Ground Chicken Pinto Bean Casserole
Casserole made with Lean Ground Chicken, Pinto Beans, Diced Tomatoes, Green Pepper, Cheese, Rice and Spices, served with Tortillas or Fry Bread made easy with Chalupa shells…
Ground Chicken Pinto Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed, about 15 ounce can
- 2 cans petite diced tomatoes, about 15 ounce each can
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 green pepper sliced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 green onions sliced, separate green and white
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or more if you like
- sour cream when serving
- tortillas, fry bread, or (chalupa shells)
Directions
- In a large skillet on medium heat brown the ground chicken, then add the green pepper and whites of onions, sprinkle all the spices on top and stir in, cook for a few minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and pinto beans, let cook for about 5 minutes until some of the liquid reduces. Stir in the cooked rice, turn off heat.
- Spread the shredded cheese evenly over the the top, cover with lid, let sit until cheese is melted. Top with green onion tops.
- Serve with tortillas or fry bread, and sour cream. Serves 4. Enjoy!
