Chicken Fiesta Casserole
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavor-packed Chicken Fiesta Casserole! Loaded with seasoned shredded chicken, hearty rice, black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, this one-dish wonder is as easy to make as it is satisfying. Topped with a gooey layer of melted Mexican blend cheese and infused with the bold spices of taco seasoning, every bite delivers a fiesta of flavors. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple pantry ingredients, this casserole is perfect for feeding a hungry family or meal prepping for the week. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream, sliced jalapeños, or creamy avocado for a restaurant-quality dish straight from your oven. Ideal for busy nights, this comforting and crowd-pleasing recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a little olive oil or cooking spray and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sprinkle both sides evenly with the taco seasoning. Cook the chicken until fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes, then shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained), shredded chicken, and half of the shredded Mexican blend cheese. Stir in the sour cream, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro for a burst of fresh flavor.
Serve the Chicken Fiesta Casserole warm, garnished with optional toppings like extra sour cream, sliced jalapeños, or diced avocado. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.7 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 651 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
