Southwestern Chicken Casserole

A delicious Southwestern Chicken Casserole featuring rice, chicken, beans, and cheese perfect for family meals.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Resting Time 10

Total Time 1 10

Course main dish

Cuisine Southwestern

Servings servings

Calories 270 kcal

1.5 cups minute brown rice uncooked (white or brown minute rice will work)
1.5 cups chicken broth
½ medium yellow onion finely diced
10 oz frozen corn thawed
15 oz canned black beans drained and rinsed
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch chunks (raw)
16 oz salsa any spice level works!
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ cup Colby Jack cheese
optional toppings shredded Colby Jack cheese, Greek yogurt, salsa, and green onions.

Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Add all of the ingredients (minus the shredded cheese) into the casserole dish and mix together with a wooden spoon making sure that everything is well mixed and submerged in liquid.
Then, cover with aluminum foil and bake at 375ºF for about 50 minutes.
Uncover and top with shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes.
Once fully cooked, let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Top with Greek yogurt, more shredded cheese, salsa, and green onions.

Nutrition information is for a serving of 8 people and includes the ½ cup of Colby Jack cheese.

Serving: 1servingCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 21gFat: 5gFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Keyword casserole, Chicken, Dinner, easy recipe, one pot meal, rice

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