Baked Southwest Chicken Casserole: Easy Comfort Food for All
A delicious and easy Baked Southwest Chicken Casserole that is perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, rice, salsa, chili powder, and cumin.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For added spice, consider adding jalapeños to the mixture.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg