Description
Grandma’s loaded chicken casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, kidney beans, and a medley of vegetables in a rich tomato-based sauce.
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cans (15 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes
- 3 cups water
- 4 cans (15.5 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onions, garlic, celery, carrot, and bell pepper until softened.
- Add Spices: Stir in bay leaves, diced tomatoes, salt, sugar, cumin, paprika, oregano, and chili flakes.
- Cook Beans: Add water and kidney beans, then simmer for about 20-30 minutes until flavors meld.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken pieces for extra protein.
- Adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg