Description
This Fiesta Chicken Casserole is a crowd-pleasing dish packed with flavors of Mexican cuisine. It combines tender shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and rice, all baked together with a cheesy topping for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the casserole:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For garnish (optional):
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Sliced jalapeños
- Green onions
- Avocado
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, salsa, spices, cooked rice, 1 cup of cheese, and sour cream. Mix well.
- Assemble: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Add cheese: Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, green onions, or avocado before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for using leftover chicken or rice.
- You can prepare this casserole ahead and freeze it for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
