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Creamy Mexican Chicken Casserole
This easy, creamy Mexican Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken, vegetables, and beans with lots of cheese for the ultimate easy dinner!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 495 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice , cooked
- 2 cups chicken , cooked and shredded
- 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce
- 14.5 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes , drained
- 14.5 ounces whole kernel corn , drained
- 14.5 ounces black beans , drained and rinsed
- 4 ounces diced green chiles , drained
- ¼ cup white onion , minced
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded and divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a large casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice, chicken, enchilada sauce, tomatoes, corn, beans, green chiles, onion, taco seasoning, yogurt and 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
- Transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining shredded cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly and casserole registers at 145°F.
- Remove and allow to rest for 10 minutes before spooning onto a plate. Garnish with desired toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
495kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
691mg
(29%)
Potassium
440mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
808IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
279mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 495kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 691mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 808IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 279mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.