Elevate your dinner game with Mediterranean Chicken Breasts topped with creamy Avocado Tapenade—a delicious, heart-healthy dish packed with lean protein, healthy fats, and vibrant flavors that nourish your body and delight your taste buds!
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Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Freezer-Friendly
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef (96% lean)
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- ¼ cup canned jalapeños, chopped (adjust to spice preference)
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes or 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (1.25 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 8 corn tortillas, halved
- ¾ cup nonfat sour cream
- ⅓ cup reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- ⅓ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- Nonstick cooking spray
Optional Toppings:
Shredded lettuce, salsa, black olives, avocado
Directions
- Cook Beef Mixture:
- Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Drain fat and rinse beef with warm water; return to skillet.
- Stir in corn, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, and taco seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Assemble Layers:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 12×8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Layer 8 tortilla halves on the bottom, overlapping slightly.
- Spread half the beef mixture over tortillas, then dollop with sour cream.
- Top with remaining 8 tortilla halves and remaining beef mixture.
- Bake or Freeze:
- To Bake Now: Cover with foil, bake 25 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and bake 5 more minutes until melted.
- To Freeze: Cover tightly with foil and freeze. Thaw overnight in fridge before baking as directed.
- Serve:
- Garnish with cilantro and optional toppings.
Nutrition & Tips
- Weight Watchers: ~6.5 points/serving (as written).
- Make It Lighter: Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Add Veggies: Stir in zucchini or bell peppers with the beef.
A crowd-pleasing, protein-packed meal that’s easy on calories! 🌮🔥
