Description
This Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole, also known as Fiesta Chicken Casserole is a family favorite with tender chicken, fluffy rice, black beans, corn, and zesty salsa. With just 15 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of baking, it’s a Tex-Mex delight perfect for busy nights!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked, cubed chicken
2 cups cooked white rice
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup salsa
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, rice, black beans, diced tomatoes with chiles, corn, salsa, cream of chicken soup, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese and shredded Monterey Jack Cheese.
- SPr half of the combined cheeses and the chopped cilantro into the chicken and rice mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining half of the combined cheeses over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve the Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole hot, garnished with additonal cilantro, if desired.
Notes
Storage, Reheating & Freezing:
To store: Transfer leftovers in an airtight container and place in refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
To reheat: Microwave on a plate in 30 second intervals, until heated through, or bake at 350°F for 14 minutes.
To Freeze: Place in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
