Description

Get ready to dive into a Mexican fiesta on your plate! This easy Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe is all about easy-breezy family meals that satisfy your cravings.

Picture juicy shredded chicken, flavorful black beans, corn and tomatoes all cozied up under a gooey cheese blanket. It’s a total crowd-pleaser, and we’re about to spill the beans on how to whip it up!

Ingredients

1 cup fully cooked white rice

3 Tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup onion, diced

1 cup corn, frozen

2 cups cooked chicken, chopped

1 Tablespoon chili powder

1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

3/4 cup sour cream

1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided

1 cup shredded mozzarella chese, divided

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and corn. Sauté until they begin to soften.
Add the cooked chopped chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic salt, and pepper over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat evenly.
Add the draind diced tomatoes and black beans to the skillet. Stir to combine.
In a small bowl, combine the Colby Jack cheese and the mozzarella cheeses together.
In a separate large bowl, mix together the fully cooked rice, sour cream, half of the cheese mixture.
Add the cheese mixture to the chicken mixture in the skillet and stir to combine.
Transfer the mixture to prepared baking dish and spread out evenly.

Sprinkle the remaining Colby Jack & morrzarella cheese on top.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

Storage & Reheating Instructions:

Mexican Rice Casserole can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat in single servings in the microwave for 30 second intervals on a miscrowave-safe plate or container.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Oven Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 helping
Calories: 331
Sugar: 3.5 g
Sodium: 562.8 mg
Fat: 18.9 g
Saturated Fat: 11.4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 17.7 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
Protein: 24.4 g
Cholesterol: 71.1 mg