Description
This Cheesy Chicken & Mexican Rice Casserole is the kind of easy dinner I love making when I need something cozy, filling, and packed with flavor. With tender chicken, seasoned rice, black beans, corn, and loads of melted cheese, it is a simple casserole that works perfectly for busy weeknights, easy dinner plans, family meals, and comforting food ideas.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
3 cups cooked Mexican rice
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels
1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
Extra sour cream for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cooked Mexican rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, taco seasoning, sour cream, and half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
3. Stir until everything is evenly combined and well coated.
4. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
5. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot all the way through.
7. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Top with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, and extra sour cream before serving.
Notes
Do not add too much extra liquid to the filling, or the casserole can turn out overly soft instead of holding together in perfect cheesy scoops.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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