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Southwest Chicken Casserole

Southwest Chicken Casserole: Bold Flavors for Cozy Nights

A delicious, high-protein, gluten-free Southwest Chicken Casserole perfect for easy weeknight dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
Protein
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts skinless, boneless, cut into cubes
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed
Added Sweetness
  • 1 cup Corn fresh or frozen
Flavor
  • 1 cup Salsa
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Cheesy Topping
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 360°F (182°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. Layer uncooked basmati rice, chopped yellow onion, and minced garlic in the greased casserole dish.
  3. Pour chicken broth over the layered ingredients, ensuring the rice mixture is fully saturated.
  4. Add diced chicken breasts on top of the mixture, positioning them evenly.
  5. Gently mix in rinsed black beans and drained corn, ensuring even distribution.
  6. In a small bowl, mix salsa, paprika, chili powder, and black pepper; pour this over the casserole.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  8. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  9. Allow the casserole to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This casserole is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for easy reheating.

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