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 Brown Rice; 15 ounces, weight Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 1/2 cups Cooked Corn; 2 whole Bell Peppers, Seeded And Sliced Or Diced; 20 ounces, weight Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies, Drained; 4 ounces, weight Diced Green Chilies; 4 ounces, weight Can Diced Jalapenos; 10 ounces, weight Can Salsa Verde; Dash Coarse Salt And Ground Black Pepper; 8 ounces, weight Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 4 ounces, weight Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese; Cilantro, Green Onion, Avocado, Greek Yogurt, For Topping; 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 Brown Rice
15 ounces, weight Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1/2 cups Cooked Corn
2 whole Bell Peppers, Seeded And Sliced Or Diced
20 ounces, weight Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies, Drained
4 ounces, weight Diced Green Chilies
4 ounces, weight Can Diced Jalapenos
10 ounces, weight Can Salsa Verde
Dash Coarse Salt And Ground Black Pepper
8 ounces, weight Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
4 ounces, weight Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
Cilantro, Green Onion, Avocado, Greek Yogurt, For Topping
Tortilla Chips For Serving

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet to medium heat.
3
Season chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning.
4
Place chicken in the hot skillet and saute 35 minutes on each side, until chicken is browned and juices run clear.
5
Remove from the pan and allow to rest 510 minutes.
6
Chop chicken into small pieces.
7
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.
8
Stir in half of both cheeses.
9
Place mixture into a greased baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
10
Bake for 1520 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
11
Top casserole with cilantro, green onion, avocado and/or Greek yogurt and serve with tortilla chips.

1097

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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 Brown 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

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions