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Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole
This dish takes less than an hour to make yet tastes like you spent way more time than you did. It's a hearty, healthy, flavorful meal in one.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 Amy Dong📖 chewoutloud
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook rice in a medium-large or large heavy pot, according to package instructions.
2
While rice cooks, pre-measure all needed ingredients. Shred the chicken, if you're using it. Preheat oven to 350F.
3
Add all ingredients into pot of cooked rice, except for the cheese. Stir to combine thoroughly. Sprinkle cheese on top evenly.
cooked (shredded chicken (I use rotisserie in a jiffy))1 cup(15oz black beans, rinsed/drained)1 can
4
Bake uncovered about ⏱️ 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Garnish with cilantro or green onions, if desired, and serve with toppings of your choice.
ground onion1 teaspoon(15oz black beans, rinsed/drained)1 canOptional: chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (extra salsa, or guacamole)
Nutrition Facts
calories
313 kcal
fat Content
7.7 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
8.5 g
sugar Content
5.5 g
sodium Content
1080.7 mg
protein Content
26.3 g
cholesterol Content
47.5 mg
carbohydrate Content
36 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
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