Looking for a south-of-the-border casserole. Try this yummy Mexican Chicken Rice Casserole with so many zesty flavors
Course Casserole
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour
Total Time 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Ingredients
RUB FOR CHICKEN
1teaspoondried cilantro leaves
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
1/2teaspoononion powder
1/4teaspooncayenne pepper
OTHER INGREDIENTS
4bonelessskinless chicken breasts
1can black beansdrained and rinsed
1cupfrozen cornI use can corn
1jar salsa
1cupchicken stock
1cupwater
Juice and zest of 2 limes
1cupuncooked, brown or white rice
1 1/2cupsshredded Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh cilantrooptional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°
Mix all seasoning to make your rub. Once mixed, rub all over both sides of your chicken and set aside.
Using a deep 9 x 13 casserole dish: mix beans, corn, salsa, chicken stock, water, lime juice, lime zest, and uncooked rice. Stir until combined and then tuck your chicken into the mixture and push the chicken all the way to the bottom of the dish letting the rice surround them.
Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour.
Uncover, top everything with shredded cheese and fresh chopped cilantro, and put back in the oven at until cheese is melted and bubbly for about 10 minutes.