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
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF and spray a large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add all ingredients, except the shredded cheese, into the casserole dish.
- Mix everything together with a wooden spoon, making sure all components are well mixed and submerged in liquid.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375ºF for about 50 minutes.
- Uncover the dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- 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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