Southwest Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Dive into bold southwestern flavors with this irresistible Southwest Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, a crowd-pleasing comfort food dish that combines hearty ingredients and vibrant seasonings. Made with shredded chicken, tender white rice, black beans, sweet corn, and a zesty kick from diced tomatoes with green chilies, this casserole is packed with Tex-Mex flair. Creamy sour cream and a generous layer of Mexican-blend cheese create a gooey, cheesy texture that ties everything together perfectly. Enhanced with smoky taco seasoning and topped with fresh green onions and optional cilantro, this oven-baked creation is ready in just under an hour, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or potluck favorite. Serve it with tortilla chips, a crisp salad, or simply enjoy it as a one-dish delight that's as satisfying as it is flavorful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 3 cups white rice, cooked
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel), undrained
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3 stalks green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the olive oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, cooked white rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and sour cream.
Add the taco seasoning, half the shredded Mexican-blend cheese (1 cup), salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top.
Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy! This dish pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad or a side of tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 142.4 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.2 g | 386% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 565 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 6923 mg | 301% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 352.2 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.9 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.9 g | ||
| Protein | 197.5 g | 395% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2195 mg | 169% | |
| Iron | 20.5 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 3356 mg | 71% | |
*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.
