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Tex-Mex Haystacks
Photo: Markus Spiske

Tex-Mex Haystacks

11 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

828
Calories
57g
Protein
19g
Fat
109g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Tortilla Chip 1 medium flour (45g) 140
Pinto Bean 1/2 cup (86g) canned 122
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Meat not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) can preminum white chicken meat packed in water, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups cooked long-grain rice, cooked without salt or fat
  • 1/2 cup shedded monterey jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • tortilla chips

Directions

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1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large saucepan.

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2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.

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3. Spoon rice onto a serving platter.

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4. Top with chicken mixture, shedded cheese and sliced green onions.

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5. Arrange tortilla chips around outside of platter.

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Category:Tex-Mex Recipes

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Category:Tex-Mex Appetizers

Recipe sourced from fandom

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