Southwest Chicken Casserole
Make this delicious cheesy southwest chicken casserole full of protein and flavor! The ultimate comfort food in one dish!
Servings: 10
Calories: 349kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups of rice
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning for the rice
- 3 cooked chicken breasts halved and shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt for the chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder for the chicken
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin for the chicken
- 1 key lime
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 onion diced
- Salsa just enough for a thin layer
- 2 cans of black beans drained 15 oz
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup of green onions sliced, for garnish
- fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
- red onion sliced, for garnish
- avocado sliced, for garnish
- sour cream for garnish
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Sauté the diced bell pepper and onion in a skillet until softened.
- Begin layering in the ingredients, starting with a thin layer of salsa, then chicken, beans, rice, cream cheese, the sautéed peppers and onion, and shredded cheese.
- Top with cheese, then bake at 350°F for 15 minutes uncovered or until cheese is melted.