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Southwestern Chicken Casserole

Southwestern Chicken Casserole

This Southwestern Chicken Casserole features rotisserie chicken and a blend of spices and cheese, creating a flavorful and hearty meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 324 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8" baking pan

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup long grain white rice
  • 1.25 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup diced yellow onion
  • 0.5 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 0.5 unit jalapeno pepper minced (seeds and pith removed)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.75 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes fire roasted
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 0.75 cup sweet corn canned or frozen, drained
  • 0.75 cup canned black beans drained
  • 0.5 unit rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro divided
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips divided
  • 4 ounces shredded fiesta/Mexican blend cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Set rack in middle position. Prepare an 8x8 baking dish by spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place rice, ¾ teaspoon salt, stock, and lime juice in dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, add oil, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Season with remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are translucent and softened about 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and spices and continue cooking for 1 minute.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Let cook for 2-3 minutes and until just a little liquid remains.
  • Remove from heat. Fold in corn, black beans, chicken, 2 tablespoons cilantro, ½ cup tortilla chips.
  • Once rice is par-cooked, remove from oven and pull back foil. Add mixture to rice. Recover with foil and bake for an additional 25-28 minutes.
  • Once rice is fully cooked, remove from oven and remove the foil. Switch oven to broil. Top casserole with remaining tortilla chips and cheese. Place under broiler, until cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining tablespoon of cilantro and serve. Great served with a dollop of sour cream or sliced avocados.

Notes

Cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap, or transfer to an airtight container and place it in the fridge for storage. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes or microwave for individual portions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1casserole servingCalories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 11gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 964mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1171IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 205mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken casserole, Comfort Food, easy dinner, rotisserie chicken, Southwestern Chicken Casserole, spicy casserole
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