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A spoonful of cheesy Southwest Chicken Casserole being lifted from a white baking dish, showing chicken, rice, corn, and black beans.

Southwest Chicken Casserole


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 75 min
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple, oven-baked casserole featuring tender chicken, black beans, corn, and bold Southwest spices, perfect for a family dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups minute brown rice, uncooked
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 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
  • 16 oz. jar salsa
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup Colby Jack cheese
  • optional toppings: shredded Colby Jack cheese, Greek yogurt, salsa, and green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375ºF and spray a large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Add all ingredients, except the shredded cheese, into the casserole dish.
  3. Mix everything together with a wooden spoon, making sure all components are well mixed and submerged in liquid.
  4. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375ºF for about 50 minutes.
  5. Uncover the dish and top with shredded cheese.
  6. Bake, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  8. Top with Greek yogurt, extra shredded cheese, salsa, and green onions if desired.

Notes

  • The nutrition information provided is for a serving size of 8 people and includes the initial 1/2 cup of Colby Jack cheese.
  • This recipe was adjusted to use less chicken broth to prevent a soupy consistency.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 60 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (of 8)
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: N/A
  • Fat: 5
  • Saturated Fat: N/A
  • Unsaturated Fat: N/A
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: 36
  • Fiber: 6
  • Protein: 21
  • Cholesterol: N/A

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