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
Ingredients
- 3 cooked chicken breasts halved and shredded
- 2 cans of black beans drained 15 oz
- 2 cups of rice
- ½ cup of green onions
- Salsa
- 1 brick of cream cheese
- 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- Taco seasoning chili powder, cumin and salt
- 1 key lime
- Green and red onions avocados and sour cream for garnishing.
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.
- Begin layering in the ingredients, starting with salsa, then chicken, beans, rice, cream cheese, green onions and shredded cheese.
- 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.