Salsa Chicken Rice Casserole

Ingredients and Weight

• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 (10 ounce) can salsa
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation Time

20 minutes

Cooking Time

45 minutes

Difficulty Level

2 out of 5 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cook rice according to package directions.
3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
6. Remove chicken breasts from skillet and set aside.
7. Add onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until softened.
8. Stir in black beans, corn, tomatoes with green chilies, salsa, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
9. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
10. Add cooked rice and chicken breasts to the skillet and stir to combine.
11. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
12. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
13. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Information Serving Size: 1 cup

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 10 grams
• Carbohydrates: 45 grams
• Protein: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics

• Creamy and cheesy
• Savory and flavorful
• Spicy and tangy
• Hearty and filling

User Comments

• "This casserole is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family."
• "I love the combination of flavors in this dish. It's the perfect comfort food."
• "This casserole is perfect for a party or potluck. It's a crowd-pleaser for sure."
• "I'm not usually a fan of casseroles, but this one is an exception. It's so delicious and satisfying."
• "This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavor."

Special Precautions and Tips

• If you don't have chicken broth, you can substitute water.
• You can use any type of beans you like in this recipe.
• You can adjust the amount of spice in this recipe to your taste.
• This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.