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Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Casserole

A delightful cheesy Mexican-inspired chicken and rice casserole featuring tomatillo salsa verde. Put it on repeat for busy evenings!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 371 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 to 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice*
  • 1 cup frozen fresh, or canned corn
  • 1 ¼ cups salsa verde
  • 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese divided**

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Salsa Verde up to 5 days in advance if you're making it homemade. If not, use store-bought green tomatillo salsa and proceed forth!
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Add the bell peppers, garlic, chopped chicken, chili powder, white rice, and corn to a large (13” x 9”) casserole dish or baking dish.
  4. Stir in the salsa verde, chicken broth, and sea salt and stir well.
  5. Similarly, stir in half (1 cup) of the grated cheese.
  6. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, give everything a stir, then sprinkle with the remaining (1 cup) of grated cheese.
  7. Turn your oven on the high broil setting and broil for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is golden-brown.
  8. Serve the salsa verde chicken and rice bake with any additional toppings, such as cherry tomatoes, avocado, lime wedges, cilantro, sour cream, etc.

Notes

  • *I use basmati white rice. Go with a long-grain white rice for best results.
  • **Use your favorite cheese such as cheddar, mozzarella, jack cheese, etc.
  • If you have leftovers, cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 6) Calories 371kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 14g (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 6)
Calories 371kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 14g 22%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%

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