Southwest Chicken Casserole

Make this delicious cheesy southwest chicken casserole full of protein and flavor! The ultimate comfort food in one dish!

👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Laura📖 castironskilletcooking

Share this recipe

🥘 Ingredients

Check off ingredients as you prepare them:

Prepare rice in the dutch oven by bringing 4 cups of water to a boil with the rice along with 2 tbsps of taco seasoning.

rice2 cupsTaco seasoning (chili powder, cumin and salt)

Once at a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and let it cook for ⏱️ 15-18 minutes until water is absorbed.

Season chicken generously with salt, chili powder, cumin and juice from one key lime.

key lime1

Begin layering in the ingredients, starting with salsa, then chicken, beans, rice, cream cheese, green onions and shredded cheese.

Salsarice2 cups

Repeat the layers until the dutch oven is full.

Top with cheese, then bake at 350°F for ⏱️ 15 minutes uncovered or until cheese is melted.

calories

349 kcal

fat Content

17 g

serving Size

1 oz

fiber Content

6 g

sugar Content

1 g

sodium Content

394 mg

protein Content

25 g

cholesterol Content

68 mg

carbohydrate Content

24 g

saturated Fat Content

8 g

unsaturated Fat Content

7 g

Share your thoughts and feedback about this recipe

Loading reviews...