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Smothered Southwest Chicken Bake
This Smothered Southwest Chicken Bake is a delicious and easy dinner idea. It is simple enough to make on a busy summer night but it is tasty enough to serve to guests. Even the fussiest eaters are going to love this easy chicken casserole.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
237 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Ingredients to make Easy Southwest Baked Chicken:
- 4-5 chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 1 cup corn rinsed and drained
- 1 diced green chilies canned
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 cup Colby jack cheese shredded
- 1/2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix the garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper and set aside.
- Place the chicken in a sealable bag, sprinkle the chicken with the seasoning mixture.
- In a small bowl combine the corn, black beans, green chiles, red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro and mix well.
- Set to the side.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Place the chicken on the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and then place it In a large casserole dish, lay the chicken breast flat in the baking dish.
- Spread the corn mixture evenly over it.
- Add cheese on top of the mixture.
- Bake uncovered at 375˚F for 30-40 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
388mg
(16%)
Potassium
585mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
769IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 388mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 769IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.