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Baked Mexican Layered Casserole

Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Mexican, Poultry
Servings 4 People
Calories 327 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 lb white meat bones chicken breast tenders
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup canned black beans rinsed
  • 3/4 cup favorite salsa
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a skillet until it melts on medium heat. Add chicken and cook about 4-6 minutes per side until completely cooked through. Remove from skillet onto a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • Add the remaining coconut oil to the skillet. Cook on medium heat, and once melted, add in the diced onions. Cook about 3-5 minutes until translucent, remove from heat, and immediately add in spinach. Mix well until spinach wilts.
  • In a casserole dish, layer the chicken, then the onion spinach mixture, followed by the beans, salsa, cilantro, and lastly the cheese. Cover and bake for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 30gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 891mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1650IUVitamin C: 9.9mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg
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