Chicken Nacho Dip

For summer reading, at the library where I work, there are various reading challenges. One such challenge is to check out a cookbook and make a recipe from a library cookbook. Challenge met and conquered! Below is the delicious recipe I chose complete with pictures and you can find it on page 85 of Eat What You Love Quick and Easy: great recipes low in sugar, fat and calories by Marlene Koch. 

Also, here is a shout out to Sara, my college roommate and forever bestie. She is the one in the pictures helping this recipe come to life!

Ingredients 

3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 

1/2 cup light cream cheese

1/2 cup light sour cream

1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce

1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast

1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

3 tablespoons chopped green onion

1/4 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese

1/2 cup diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 

Directions

Spread black beans evenly on bottom of 1.5 quart microwave safe dish.

In bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream and hot sauce.

Add chicken, red pepper and half of green onions. Stir to combine.

Spread mixture evenly over beans and top with cheddar cheese.

Microwave for 2 minutes and garnish with cilantro, tomatoes and remaining green onions.

Cooking tips

Make this the in advance and stick it in the refrigerator for a busy day snack, picnic or party!

Use different peppers, cheese or canned green chiles to spice it up