Description
A comforting and flavorful casserole combining chicken, spices, and cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp oil (olive or canola)
- 1 cup finely-chopped onion
- 2 tsp kosher salt (divided)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 3 cups shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese (divided)
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, cilantro, sliced green onion, jalapeños, extra salsa, sour cream.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet. Add onion and season with 1/2 tsp salt, cooking until soft. Stir in minced garlic.
- Combine the chicken and spices: Add shredded chicken and chili powder to the onion mixture.
- Mix in remaining ingredients: Stir in cooked rice, rinsed black beans, frozen corn, salsa, remaining salt, and 1 cup cheese.
- Prepare for baking: Spread the filling in your baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool and add toppings as desired, then enjoy!
Notes
Make ahead by assembling the casserole a day in advance. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken Casserole, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Casserole Recipe, Easy Recipe
