Chicken Mexican Rice Casserole

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4.8

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    4 People

  • Calories

    360 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Chicken Mexican Rice Casserole

This one-pot meal uses sweet potato for extra creaminess in an easy gluten-free dinner for busy weeknights!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey, extra-lean
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 cup sweet potato from a medium baked sweet potato, mashed
  • 3/4 cup salsa of choice
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 4 cups spinach roughly chopped, fresh
  • 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend reduced-fat
  • cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, oven-safe skillet. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown while breaking into small pieces, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the chicken broth, rice, sweet potato, salsa, salt, and pepper until well combined. Turn the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Let boil for 2 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 1 hour.
  4. Stir in the spinach. Cover and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Cover and cook until the cheese melts, about an additional 1-2 minutes.
  5. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 360kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.02g (1%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 580mg (24%) Potassium 1139mg (24%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 16610IU (332%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 245mg (25%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 360kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 580mg 24%
Potassium 1139mg 24%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 16610IU 332%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 245mg 25%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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