Description
A hearty and flavorful casserole combining chicken, rice, beans, and cheese, perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Combine chicken, rice, beans, tomatoes, corn, and half the enchilada sauce in a bowl.
- Spread half the mixture into the dish and top with half the cheese.
- Add remaining mixture, pour over remaining sauce, and top with cheese and olives.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Using rotisserie chicken can save preparation time. Customize ingredients with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg