Chicken and Black Bean Pie

Chicken and Black Bean Pie

Ingredients

• 2 Large Cooked Chicken Breasts
• 1 Medium Onion, diced
• 8 oz. Taco Sauce
• 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro
• 15 oz. Can Black Beans
• 2 Tbsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Deep Dish Pie Shell
• 1 Cup Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese

Directions
Preheat oven 400 degrees.
Thaw pie shell on counter 10 mins. Prick bottom and sides with fork and bake in oven 12-14 min until golden brown.
Mix chicken, onion, cilantro, and taco sauce in medium bowl. Mix black beans, cumin, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in small bowl. Set aside.
Remove pie shell from oven and place chicken mixture in pie shell as entire bottom layer. Put black bean mixture on top of chicken layer. Top with cheese and place a loose layer of aluminum foil over cheese.
Bake in oven 20-25 minutes removing foil after 15 minutes so cheese will brown. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Optional toppings: Sliced jalapenos, sour cream, or hot sauce.
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Enjoy!
Merry Christmas ~ Babe-O

Rustic Tomato Soup

Rustic Tomato Soup
Serves 6
Ingredients

• 1 Tbl Olive Oil
• 1/2 Lb Peppered Bacon diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 to 1/2 French loaf, cubed
• 4 Cups Chicken Stock
• 1 Can Diced Tomato (28 oz) or 1 Qt Canned Tomatoes from Summer Garden
• 1 6oz  Can Tomato Paste
• 1 Tbl Italian Seasoning
• 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions
Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
Add the bacon and saute until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes.
Add the onion and saute until golden brown.
Add the bread and stir to soak up the pan drippings.
Saute until the bread is crisp and golden.

Add the broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
Simmer about 3-5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.

Optional garnish - Dolop of sour cream

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Enjoy!
Babe-O