Southwest Chicken Casserole: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Southwest Chicken Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, turkey bacon, and flavorful ingredients for a perfect meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cubed chicken breast
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the chicken until no longer pink.
- Add bell peppers, corn, black beans, cooked rice, and spices to the skillet.
- Mix well and transfer to a baking dish.
- Top with crumbled bacon and shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg