Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons taco seasoning divided; 1 pound chicken breast boneless and skinless; 2 cups cooked rice; 15 ounces pinto beans drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup corn cooked; 2 bell peppers seeded and sliced or diced; 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies cans, drained; 4 ounces diced green chilies; 4 ounces jalapenos can diced, optional; 10 ounces salsa verde; 1 dash salt and ground black pepper coarse; 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 4 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese; cilantro; tortilla chips for serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons taco seasoning divided
1 pound chicken breast boneless and skinless
2 cups cooked rice
15 ounces pinto beans drained and rinsed
1/2 cup corn cooked
2 bell peppers seeded and sliced or diced
10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies cans, drained
4 ounces diced green chilies
4 ounces jalapenos can diced, optional
10 ounces salsa verde
1 dash salt and ground black pepper coarse
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese
cilantro
tortilla chips for serving

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet to medium heat. Season chicken breasts with 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning. Place chicken in the hot skillet and saute 3-5 minutes on each side, until chicken is browned and juices run clear. Remove from the pan and allow to rest 5-10 minutes. Chop chicken into small pieces.
3
In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces, brown rice, pinto beans, corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, green chilies, jalapenos {if using}, salsa verde, remaining taco seasoning and a dash of salt and pepper. Stir in half of both cheeses.
4
Place mixture into a greased baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly
5
Top casserole with cilantro, green onion, avocado and/or Greek yogurt and serve with tortilla chips.

1092

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 tablespoons taco seasoning divided, 1 pound chicken breast boneless and skinless, 2 cups cooked rice, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chicken Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Chicken Casserole

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