Bean Burrito Casserole

Bean Burrito Casserole (compliments of allrecipes.com)


6 frozen bean and cheese burritos
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 medium tomato, chopped (optional)
1 avocados - peeled, pitted and sliced (optional)
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained (optional)
1/2 cup salsa (optional)


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the burritos in a row across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream and chile peppers. Spread evenly over the top of the burritos. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is slightly browned and burritos are heated through. Serve with tomato, avocado, olives and salsa.

Amy's Mexican Soup

Amy's Mexican Soup (compliments of allrecipes.com)


4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
cayenne pepper to taste
chili powder to taste
Cheddar cheese, shredded
sour cream, for topping


Preheat the oven broiler. Arrange chicken breasts in a large pan, and broil 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove chicken, allow to cool, then shred.
In a food processor or blender, puree the drained whole tomatoes and diced tomatoes.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion is soft and translucent. Stir in chicken broth and pureed tomatoes. Add shredded chicken, kidney beans, and black beans. Season with cayenne pepper and chili powder. Bring to a boil; then cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar, and simmer 2 hours. Ladle into bowls, and top with cheese and dollops of sour cream.


Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 289
Total Fat: 14.7g
Cholesterol: 60mg
Sodium: 908mg
Total Carbs: 17.2g
Dietary Fiber: 5.7g
Protein: 22.5g