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Easy Southwestern Chicken Casserole

High-Protein Southwestern Chicken Casserole

Our One-Pan Southwestern Chicken Casserole is the perfect family-friendly weeknight meal that requires little effort but provides maximum taste. With 28g of protein per serving and plenty of flavor, this dish will quickly become a family favorite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 8
Calories 298 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 Casserole dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Aluminum foil
  • Can Opener

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white or brown rice
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn
  • 16 oz jarred salsa
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large casserole dish, lay down white rice,
    minced garlic, onion and chicken broth. Stir until
    combined.
  • Add chicken breasts, black beans, corn, salsa, chili
    powder and paprika on top. Do your best to keep the
    rice on the bottom, submersed in broth to allow for
    proper cooking.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, top with cheddar cheese. Bake
    uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until
    cheese is melted. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

To give your casserole a spicy kick, add jalapenos.
This recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the
refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Serving size = 1/8 casserole. For most accurate tracking, weigh your entire casserole in grams once cooked and divide by 8

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 28gFat: 5g
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