Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole

Name: Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup dry long grain white rice; 10 oz enchilada sauce; 1 cup chunky salsa; ½ tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground garlic; 1 tsp ground onion; 1 cup cooked; 1 cup sweet corn kernels; 1 can; 1 ½ cup Mexican blend or cheddar-jack shredded cheese; Optional: chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings
6
Calories
313 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole

Iris Warren

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This dish takes less than an hour to make yet tastes like you spent way more time than you did. It's a hearty, healthy, flavorful meal in one.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup dry long grain white rice brown is great too, but takes longer to cook
10 oz enchilada sauce
1 cup chunky salsa
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground garlic
1 tsp ground onion
1 cup cooked shredded chicken (I use rotisserie in a jiffy)
1 cup sweet corn kernels
1 can 15oz black beans, rinsed/drained
1 ½ cup Mexican blend or cheddar-jack shredded cheese
Optional: chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish extra salsa, or guacamole

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Instructions

Cook rice in a medium-large or large heavy pot, according to package instructions.
While rice cooks, pre-measure all needed ingredients. Shred the chicken, if you're using it. Preheat oven to 350F.
Add all ingredients into pot of cooked rice, except for the cheese. Stir to combine thoroughly. Sprinkle cheese on top evenly.
Bake uncovered about 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Garnish with cilantro or green onions, if desired, and serve with toppings of your choice.

Notes

Brown rice can be used instead of white rice; cook according to package instructions.
Feel free to make it meatless, use another protein, or add in other veggies.
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Calories 313kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 26.3g (53%) Fat 7.7g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 47.5mg (16%) Sodium 1080.7mg (45%) Fiber 8.5g (34%) Sugar 5.5g (11%)