Description
A hearty casserole with layers of seasoned chicken, rice, beans, and cheese, perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Tortilla chips (optional, for topping)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top your casserole with the shredded cheese, ensuring a generous layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Add crushed tortilla chips on top just before serving, if desired.
- Serve hot, with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt on the side.
Notes
Feel free to swap cooked chicken with turkey or a plant-based substitute for dietary preferences. This dish can be frozen before baking and reheated later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, burrito, chicken, easy dinner, family meal, healthy, comfort food