Southwest Chicken Casserole

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4.3

24 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    5 -6 servings

  • Calories

    398 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Southwest Chicken Casserole

This southwest chicken casserole is an easy dinner the whole family will love! It all bakes together in one pan making clean-up super simple!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn defrosted
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 16 ounce jar salsa verde
  • 1/2 cup shredded colby jack or cheddar cheese
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 2.5 quart casserole dish with cooking oil.
  2. Add the uncooked rice, garlic powder, green onions, green chiles, chicken broth, salt and pepper to the casserole dish and stir everything together.
  3. In a small bowl combine the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the casserole dish and spread it into a single layer then sprinkle on the spice blend. 
  4. Top the chicken with the black beans and corn then pour the salsa evenly over everything. Sprinkle on the cheese and then cover the casserole dish tightly with foil. 
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes then remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes uncovered or until the rice is tender and the cheese is melted. Garnish with extra green onions, cilantro and avocado slices if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 398kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 626mg (26%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 398 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 398kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 626mg 26%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%

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

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