Main Dishes

Mexican Casserole {Perfect Weeknight Meal}

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Everyone I make this for begs me for the recipe! It is soooooo tasty!

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1 lb ground chicken or turkey (ground beef works great too.)
1 cup finely grated carrot
1 can rotel (use mild if your kids don't like a little heat)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 15 oz can pinto beans (sometimes I use 2)
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 cups shredded mild or sharp cheddar (colby jack works great too)
2 cups crushed corn chips (Nacho flavored Doritos taste awesome)
Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 In large frying pan, brown ground meat with finely shredded carrot until meat is completely cooked, don't forget to salt and pepper at this stage Add rotel, cream of chicken, drained...
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Nutritions

Calories
392

Sodium
438mg
18% DV

Fat
22g
35% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
26g
9% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV