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I used fire roasted diced tomatoes, and it had an impressive flavor that seemed to get better with every bite. Filling and satisfying.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"06\/05\/2015 02:53","GUID":"09f8d47c3c654fe184e7ed16e0172555","MemberId":1226455,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"lorischlecht","SubmittedDate":"06\/05\/2015 02:53"},{"Comment":"

This was good!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"04\/24\/2012 16:51","GUID":"613bdae8513b40b18f9eb8cb0d2cca95","MemberId":4886362,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jwasson","SubmittedDate":"04\/24\/2012 16:51"},{"Comment":"

Very easy to make, but lacks flavor when following the recipe. I added wild rice, extra chili powder, garlic, pepper to taste. With the added flavor the cassarole is great! I strongly recommend tasting before putting the cassarole in the oven to check for flavor.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"02\/05\/2012 11:09","GUID":"4badce638f0247ba89012881e36e44fa","MemberId":6433350,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"risej","SubmittedDate":"02\/05\/2012 11:09"},{"Comment":"

I absolutely love the recipe! I'm a vegetarian, so I use tofu instead of chicken, then serve it over a bed of rice. Just delicious!!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"04\/07\/2011 23:56","GUID":"80B5A69313C4474D96D3BC738B15F799","MemberId":791745,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ladybug810","SubmittedDate":"04\/07\/2011 23:56"},{"Comment":"

Just made this last night and my family loved it. Didn't have kidney beans, so I doubled up on the black beans. Will be making this again and again!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"03\/23\/2011 12:58","GUID":"0157e2ecf01141959f5dd00fe2f14926","MemberId":5175289,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Dawn Humphreys","SubmittedDate":"03\/23\/2011 12:58"},{"Comment":"

I made this for dinner tonight for my husband and I and we both really liked it! I only made a couple of changes- I only had one chicken breast out, so I add a few strips of bacon to the pan as I cooked the onion and celery and omitted the oil. I also didn't have kidney beans, so I used great northern beans instead. Very easy, quick and delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"05\/21\/2010 18:16","GUID":"6ca4e77f44344729b971ad1f04cfa929","MemberId":1005356,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"daisyshae99","SubmittedDate":"05\/21\/2010 18:16"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"05\/12\/2010 20:04","GUID":"b64a049992b04bdb8238d8bb731ae8e2","MemberId":3790128,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"teri396","SubmittedDate":"05\/12\/2010 20:04"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"03\/11\/2010 10:48","GUID":"85C15988D2CE423EB4CF1279068BED31","MemberId":2227579,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"jdotpark","SubmittedDate":"03\/11\/2010 10:48"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"01\/14\/2010 11:12","GUID":"9f5ab8728be649288c9a55f85e3c8db9","MemberId":1457714,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kd5lcf","SubmittedDate":"01\/14\/2010 11:12"},{"Comment":"

Made this tonight for dinner and it is delicious! I added a small can of mushrooms and cut the chili powder back a little (we aren't real crazy about very spicy foods) and it is really delicious! Hope you try it and like it as much as we did. Recipe is a keeper!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"01\/13\/2010 18:45","GUID":"BD2C21FA5E57441B85231C2ED4018BF5","MemberId":1111130,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"red hat gal","SubmittedDate":"01\/13\/2010 18:45"},{"Comment":"

This is an incredibly simple meal to make and is definitely a keeper. My family absolutely loves it.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2010 13:11","GUID":"f6f630afa38f4ac49327439e571d7887","MemberId":4389335,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"tkarinas","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2010 13:11"},{"Comment":"

This was great. I had to substitute pinto beans for the black beans but will make it again.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"12\/08\/2009 05:34","GUID":"5a72cf524fe1462a97dedb3946bd77c9","MemberId":1614468,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"carrolcofer","SubmittedDate":"12\/08\/2009 05:34"},{"Comment":"

Hubby and I loved this Dish. Since we are both low-carbing I left out the kidney and black beans and added a small bag of frozen cauliflower, it was delish.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"10\/16\/2009 00:11","GUID":"fdabc33d7a13456cb9dd619ede55518a","MemberId":3581171,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"pickles10az","SubmittedDate":"10\/16\/2009 00:11"},{"Comment":"

Very good, and extremely simple to make. For those who measure portions, it's a very good sized serving.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"","GUID":"f11950ee5d984a70bb7e583905ac9182","MemberId":2914082,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"briandean","SubmittedDate":"07\/25\/2009 20:43"},{"Comment":"

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