Southwestern Chicken Casserole is a versatile, hearty dish that captures the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine.
Author:Linda Jolly
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Chicken
Method:Oven
Cuisine:Southwestern
Ingredients
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6 corn tortillas (optional)
4cups cooked, shredded chicken2cups cooked white or brown rice2 tablespoonsTaco Seasoning2cupssalsa1/4cuponion, diced
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole corn, drained
1cupblack beans, rinsed
1 1/2cups shredded fiesta cheese (or more, if desired)
Garnishes (optional)
Sour cream
JalapeƱos, sliced
Guacamole
Green onions, chopped
Instructions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. If desired, line the bottom and sides of the baking dish with corn tortillas.
Mix the shredded chicken, rice, taco seasoning, salsa, corn and black beans together. If the chicken mixture doesn’t seem wet enough, add a little chicken broth. Spread in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
Cover evenly with cheese.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is heated through.
Once done, remove from the oven and garnish with your choice of sour cream, jalapeƱos, guacamole and green onions.