Description
A comforting Mexican chicken casserole filled with vibrant flavors, perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, 1 cup of shredded cheese, cooked rice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top. Optionally add tortilla chips for crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, finish with fresh cilantro or scallions before serving. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg