Description
This Mexican Chicken Casserole is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, rice, beans, corn, and salsa, all baked together with melted cheddar cheese on top for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Rice Mixture:
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chicken broth
Chicken and Vegetable Layer:
- 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 the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large casserole dish (12×9), lay down white rice, minced garlic, onion, and chicken broth. Stir until combined.
- Add chicken breasts, black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, and paprika on top.
Try to keep the rice on the bottom and covered so it can cook correctly.
- Top with cheddar cheese.
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
