Easy Mexi Bake Low Fat Recipes

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SKINNY MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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A cheesy comforting casserole that you can enjoy guilt-free, chockfull of veggies and whole wheat tortilla. You can't beat that!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (4.5-ounce) can Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas, chopped
1 (16-ounce) can Old El Paso™ fat free refried beans, warmed
1 (10-ounce) can Old El Paso™ mild enchilada sauce
1 1/2 cups reduced fat shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and bell peppers. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in black beans, corn, chili powder and cumin until heated through, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in green chiles and cilantro; set aside. Place tortillas evenly on the bottom of the baking dish. Spread refried beans evenly over the tortillas, followed by the onion mixture and enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Place into oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.

EASY MEXI BAKE (LOW FAT)



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This is a super-easy low fat vegetarian dish that takes only minutes to throw together, it makes a great light weeknight meal served with a small side salad, you can use stewed tomatoes in place diced and use black beans in place of kidney beans. Top this with low-fat sour cream and salsa.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
2 cups corn kernels
2 scallions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon oregano (or to taste)
8 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese (or use full-fat cheese)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Grease a 2-quart casserole and layer as follows, 4 tortillas (overlapping each other to cover the bottom of the dish, then half of the bean mixture, then half of the cheese.
  • Repeat the layers.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese melts (do not over bake or the tortillas will become too soft).
  • Top with low-fat sour cream and salsa.

GROUND CHICKEN MEXICAN SOFT TACO BAKE (LOW FAT)



Ground Chicken Mexican Soft Taco Bake (Low Fat) image

I just put this together tonight since I decided to buy ground chicken and had no clue what to do with it, haha! I used low fat/low carb/low calorie whole wheat tortillas by La Tortilla Factory. But you could use whatever you wish :)

Provided by TwinsPlus2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 casserole, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 -6 tortillas, whole
1/2-3/4 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
1 big red sweet bell pepper, diced
1/2-1 cup sweet onion, diced
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans or 2 cups of homemade refried beans
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa (chunky is best)
Lawry's Seasoned Salt
garlic or garlic powder
nonstick cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) can mexicorn (optional) or 1 (16 ounce) can regular kernel corn (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown the Ground Chicken, until no longer pink.
  • Add the Garlic or Garlic Powder & Lawrys Seasoning Salt to meat.
  • **could even add a taco/burrito seasoning packet**.
  • Once Chicken is pretty much done, add the salsa and refried beans. (and corn if adding it).
  • You can add the onions & bell pepper now or wait until you start layering the dish and let them cook that way.
  • Spray the Casserole Dish w/ non-stick cooking spray.
  • Lay 1st Tortilla Shell on bottom.
  • Sprinkle some Cheese all over Tortilla.
  • Then on top of that add the ground chicken mixture.
  • If you didn't add the onion & pepper to meat mixture then sprinkle some on top of meat.
  • Put 2nd Tortilla Shell on top.
  • Repeat Cheese, Meat, etc until entire casserole is full.
  • Bake at 375 Degrees for about 35 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.8, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 9, Sodium 1322.2, Carbohydrate 53.3, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 14.8

LOW CARB MEXI BAKED CHICKEN



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Another personal South Beach Diet friendly favorite of mine. It's flavorful and easy to throw together, bakes in less than 1 hour. I serve this with a side of my Mexican Jumping Beans. For the taco seasoning, I like to make my own (no sugar added; there are plenty of taco seasoning Zaar recipes to choose from, if you would like to make your own.

Provided by TheDancingCook

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons taco seasoning (I prefer homemade with no sugar added)
1/2 cup salsa, any degree (I prefer Newman's Own; it's low in sugar)
1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (I prefer the Mexi-blend)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a shallow, small baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Coat chicken lightly with taco seasoning, on both sides; spoon salsa over top of breast.
  • Bake, uncovered, about 45 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cheese on both breasts evenly; bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.3, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 78.5, Sodium 764.2, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 31.9

EASY MEXICAN-STYLE BAKE



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Dinner's in the oven in 15 minutes. Gather family for a hot chicken and veggie bake complete with a biscuit topper.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cut-up cooked chicken
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained
1 can (14 1/2 oz) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, undrained
1 tablespoon Original Bisquick™ or Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1 cup Original Bisquick™ or Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1/2 cup milk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, stir together chicken, beans, tomatoes and corn. Stir 1 tablespoon Bisquick mix and reserved tomato liquid until blended; stir into chicken mixture.
  • In medium bowl, stir together 1 cup Bisquick, the milk and egg until blended. Pour over chicken mixture in baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

LOW CARB, LOW FAT BUT SO GOOD MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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We love Mexican food so I made this recipe taste fantastic using more healthy options I discovered. It is just as good as all the others!

Provided by Lana Bade

Categories     Casseroles

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg low carb tortillas ( usually 6-8 in pack)
1 can(s) tomatoes and chiles (10 ounce)
1 jar(s) salsa, chunky 16 ounces
1 lb very lean ground beef( 10% or less)
1 medium sweet onion chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper chopped
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 pkg 8 ounce low fat mexican cheese ( i like cheddar / jack blend best)

Steps:

  • 1. In a baking dish or pan place a little salsa then about three of the tortillas
  • 2. Mix remaining salsa with tomatoes with green chiles adding cumin and chili powder Mix well.
  • 3. Fry hamburger with veggies until Light brown
  • 4. Place ground beef mixture layer on tortillas Put half of cheese on top
  • 5. Place remaining three or four tortillas on this
  • 6. Cover with remaining sauce Then cheese on top
  • 7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Cover with NONSTICK type foil As directed
  • 8. Bake about 35-40 minutes until hot and bubbly! It is wonderful You can add low fat sour cream on top if desired.

DASH DIET MEXICAN BAKE



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Mexican flavors will make this chicken casserole a family favorite.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups cooked rice, preferably brown
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
2 (14.5 ounce) cans no-salt-added tomatoes, diced or crushed
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen yellow corn kernels
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped poblano pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup jalapeno pepper slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread rice in a shallow 3-quart casserole. Top with chicken. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, beans, corn, peppers, seasonings and garlic; pour over chicken. Top with cheese and optional jalapeno. Bake 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 56.5 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 355.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

EASY MEXICAN BAKE (COOKING FOR 2)



Easy Mexican Bake (Cooking for 2) image

Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Use up leftover chicken in an easy dinner bake. Olé!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1/2 cup canned Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
1 cup Progresso™ red kidney beans (from 19-oz can), drained, rinsed
1/2 cup cut-up cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup frozen corn
2/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 tablespoons fat-free egg product or 1 egg white

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 1-quart casserole with cooking spray. In casserole, beat 1 tablespoon Bisquick® mix and the reserved liquid from tomatoes with wire whisk until blended. Stir in beans, chicken, corn and tomatoes; cut up large tomato chunks. Microwave on High 3 minutes; stir.
  • In small bowl, beat 2/3 cup Bisquick mix, the milk and egg product with wire whisk until blended. Pour over mixture in casserole.
  • Bake uncovered 23 to 28 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

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