7 Layer Casserole

I guess I'll be the one to start. I LOVE this recipe because it is so easy and tastes delicious. All of the ingredients can be stored in the pantry…just open some cans and you’re ready to go!

1 ¼ cup water
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can (15 ounce) corn
1 can (15 ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (4 ounce) diced green chilies
1 Tablespoon dried minced onion or 1 teaspoon onion powder
1 can (10 ounce) chicken or turkey, drained (optional)

Combine the first 4 ingredients in a saucepan and heat until boiling while assembling the rest of the casserole. Spread rice on the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Top with corn, then black beans, then green chilies. Sprinkle with dried onion and then the chicken or turkey. Pour the tomato mixture over the top. Bake the casserole, uncovered, at 425 degrees for 1 hour. Serve in flour tortillas with sour cream and salsa if desired.

Note: Any leftovers can be rolled in flour tortillas and frozen – when ready to serve, bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Great for when you don’t feel like cooking dinner!