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Layered Mexican Casserole (For Microwave)

Here's how you make Layered Mexican Casserole (For Microwave)
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 35m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 (9 ounce) package frozen fully cooked diced chicken
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (24 ounce). jar thick and chunky salsa (we like spicy salsa)
  • 1 cup taco sauce
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Mexi-blend cheese
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In medium microwave safe bowl, cook onion and garlic in olive oil on HIGH for 2-3 minutes until tender. Stir in frozen chicken, black beans and salsa. (If freezing, cool onion and garlic mixture before adding frozen chicken.)

  • Step 2: In 2 quart glass baking dish, pour taco sauce. Lay four corn tortillas over sauce. Top with half of chicken mixture. Spoon on half of sour cream in small dollops. Sprinkle with half of cheese. Top with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, sour cream and cheese.

  • Step 3: Bake at 350 degrees (preheated oven) for 25-35 minutes until bubbly. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer until cheese is melted.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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