4 Can Mexican Chicken Casserole
User Reviews
4.8
22 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
370 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
4 Can Mexican Chicken Casserole
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This Mexican chicken casserole only takes 5 minutes to prepare and is super comforting and delicious. An easy way to get dinner on the table even on the busiest of weeknights.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken diced, cooked
- 2 cups brown rice can substitute with cooked white rice or cooked quinoa, cooked
- 1 .25 ounce can corn drained
- 1 .5 ounce can diced tomatoes NOT drained, petite
- 1 .5 ounce can green chile NOT drained, diced, mild
- 1 cup taco sauce
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese divided, shredded
- avocado guacamole, sour cream, halved grape tomatoes, chopped green onion, sliced olives, optional, diced, toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and set aside (an 11-inch x 7-inch dish works well, or a medium oval dish would also be fine).
- In a large bowl, stir together chicken, rice, drained corn, diced tomatoes (not drained), chilies (not drained), taco sauce, and HALF of the cheese.
- Place chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake, uncovered, for about 20 minutes (or until cheese is melted and dish is heated through).
- Garnish with optional toppings and serve!
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice for white rice or quinoa
- Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken to speed things up
- This casserole can be prepped in advance and stored in the fridge or freezer
Nutrition Information
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Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
716mg
(30%)
Potassium
679mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
750IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
14.3mg
(16%)
Calcium
305mg
(31%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 716mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 679mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 14.3mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 305mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
22 reviews
Excellent
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