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High Protein Southwest Chicken Casserole

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A speedy and flavorful casserole packed with chicken, rice, beans, and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup basmati rice (uncooked)
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts (skinless & boneless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 14 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 12 oz can corn (drained)
  • 16 oz jar salsa
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 360F and prepare a 9×13 casserole dish.
  2. Cover the bottom of the casserole dish with basmati rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, and chicken broth.
  3. Combine all of the ingredients inside the casserole dish.
  4. Add chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  5. Stir slightly to combine, but keep the rice at the bottom of the casserole dish as much as possible.
  6. Level all the casserole ingredients out and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes uncovered until the cheese melts.

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting; experiment with different salsas for unique flavors. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/southwest-chicken-casserole/