Southwest Chicken Casserole

Southwest Chicken Casserole

from thecleaneatingcouple.com
60 min

A Healthy Southwest Chicken Casserole Recipe that is so easy to make! This Mexican Chicken Casserole is perfect for a one-pan dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch cubes)
  • 1 cup black beans (cooked, rinsed & drained)
  • 1 cup frozen corn (defrosted)
  • 16 oz jarred salsa
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. 2

    In a large casserole dish, lay down white rice, minced garlic, onion and chicken broth. Stir until combined.

  3. 3

    Add chicken breasts, black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder and paprika on top. Try to keep the rice on the bottom and covered so it can cook correctly.

  4. 4

    Top with cheddar cheese.

  5. 5

    Cover and bake for 45 minutes.

  6. 6

    Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.