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Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole

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. 

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Cook rice in a medium-large or large heavy pot, according to package instructions.
  2. While rice cooks, pre-measure all needed ingredients. Shred the chicken, if you're using it. Preheat oven to 350F.
  3. Add all ingredients into pot of cooked rice, except for the cheese. Stir to combine thoroughly. Sprinkle cheese on top evenly.
  4. 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.
  • If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating :) 

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 313

% Daily Value*

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%

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