Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Mexican Chicken Casserole that combines white rice, tender chicken, black beans, corn, and salsa, topped with melted cheddar cheese. This hearty casserole is perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the casserole:
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup cooked black beans, 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: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare the casserole: In a 12×9 casserole dish, layer white rice, minced garlic, onion, and chicken broth. Mix well.
- Add ingredients: Place chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, and paprika on top of the rice mixture.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the casserole.
- Bake covered: Cover the dish and bake for 45 minutes.
- Finish baking: Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
