Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer
Home / casserole / chicken / recipe / rice / salsa

Salsa Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

Post a Comment
Table of Contents [Show]

Salsa Chicken and Rice Casserole Sweet Pea's Kitchen
Salsa Chicken and Rice Casserole Sweet Pea's Kitchen from sweetpeaskitchen.com

Description

Salsa chicken and rice casserole is a tasty and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any weeknight dinner. This one-pot meal is loaded with delicious flavors and is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. The combination of savory chicken, spicy salsa, and fluffy rice is simply irresistible.

Prep Time

The prep time for this dish is around 15 minutes. You will need to chop up some vegetables, cook the chicken, and mix the ingredients together.

Cook Time

The cook time for this dish is about 30 minutes. The casserole needs to bake in the oven until the rice is cooked and the cheese is melted.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 cup of uncooked white rice
  • 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can of corn, drained
  • 1 cup of salsa
  • 1 cup of chicken broth
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Aluminum foil
  • Cooking spray

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. 2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. 3. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. 4. Add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes. 5. Add the rice, black beans, corn, salsa, chicken broth, chili powder, and cumin to the skillet. Stir to combine. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 7. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. 8. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked. 9. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. 10. Transfer the chicken and rice mixture to the baking dish and spread it out. 11. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top. 12. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. 13. Bake for 15 minutes. 14. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. 15. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

This dish can easily be customized to your liking. You can add more or less spice depending on your preference. You can also add different vegetables or use brown rice instead of white rice.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 6 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 485
  • Protein: 34g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fat: 17g
  • Sodium: 890mg

Recipe Tips

To save time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken yourself. You can also use instant rice instead of regular rice, but you may need to adjust the amount of liquid used. Additionally, you can top the casserole with some fresh cilantro or avocado for added flavor.

Post a Comment for "Salsa Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe"