Southwest Chicken Casserole: 5 Comforting Flavor Bombs
A hearty and flavorful Southwest Chicken Casserole packed with spices and ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, rice, cheese, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Serve with sour cream or avocado on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg