Description
This Mexican Chicken Casserole is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, rice, black beans, corn, and salsa, all baked together with a cheesy topping.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 cup black beans, cooked, rinsed & drained
- 1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
- 16 oz jarred salsa
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Rice: Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Sauté Ingredients: In a large skillet, sauté garlic, onion, and chicken until browned.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together cooked rice, sautéed chicken mixture, black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, and paprika.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by adding additional vegetables like bell peppers or jalapeños.
- For a spicier kick, use a hot salsa or add some cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Mexican chicken casserole, easy dinner recipe, cheesy casserole