Description
A warm, cheesy, and satisfying one-dish meal that layers shredded chicken with black beans, corn, tomatoes with green chilies, and rice, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a medium baking dish with a little oil or nonstick spray. Measure and drain the canned ingredients.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cooked rice, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 3–5 minutes until everything is warm and well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top in an even layer.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are slightly golden. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Great for weeknights, potlucks, or meal prep. Add fresh toppings like chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, diced avocado, and a squeeze of lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 625mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: N/A