My new guilty pleasure is finding new recipes on Pinterest. The advantage to searching for recipes on boards on Pinterest is that you can see a picture of the finished product and when I see something looking particularly yummy that is also simple to boot, I pin it on my Recipes to Try board. That is how I discovered tonight's tasty dinner for the slow cooker.
Ingredients:
12-14 small corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 tbsp fajita seasoning
28 oz can tomatoes (I used a 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes with red pepper and a 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes with garlic to add extra seasoning)
15.5 oz can black beans
15.5 oz can corn (or you can use frozen)
2 cups salsa (any variety will work - I used a black bean & corn salsa this time)
2 cups shredded chicken
1 small onion, chopped
Cooking instructions:
1. Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Lay down layer of tortillas. Each crockpot varies in size. I have a 5 quart one and it took 4 small tortillas to cover the bottom.
2. Spread a layer of tomatoes.
3. Sprinkle some chopped onion on top of the tomatoes.
4. Next spread a layer of black beans.
5. Cover beans with a layer of salsa.
6. Apply a generous amount of fajita seasoning.
7. Next layer on some chicken.
8. Cover chicken with a layer of corn.
9. Top corn with a layer of shredded cheese.
10. Keep layering until you are a couple inches from the top. I was able to repeat the layers 3 times. When you do reach the top, for the final layer, do a layer of tortillas, topped with the rest of your tomatoes and cheese.
11. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2 hours. Top with sour cream or avocado if desired. Makes 6-8 servings.
Our impressions:
1. The recipe did a good job of combining the lasagna concept with the Mexican flavors. You are able to slice & serve it like a regular lasagna!
2. The recipe as written has a good blend of flavors, but there is room for increased heat. I think next time we may add a layer of jalapenos or green chiles in the middle and/or perhaps use a hot salsa. Using some chipotle chili powder has possibilities too.
