Fiesta Chicken Rice Casserole

Fiesta nods to the lively Tex-Mex flavors that turn an ordinary weeknight into something worth gathering around. This one-pan casserole bakes uncooked rice in salsa and broth beneath seasoned chicken, then finishes under a blanket of melted cheddar.

Serves 6 · 15 min prep · 55 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 6g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain ricePantry
• 2 1/2 cups chicken brothPantry
• 1 cup salsaPantry
• 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighsMeat
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drainedPantry
• 1 cup corn kernelsFrozen
• 2 tbsp taco seasoningSpices
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shreddedDairy
• for garnish cilantroProduce

Instructions

1. 1Heat oven to 375°F. Stir rice, broth, salsa, beans, corn, and half the seasoning in a 9x13-inch dish.
2. 2Nestle seasoned chicken on top; cover tightly.
3. 3Bake 45–50 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is 165°F. Top with cheese; bake uncovered 5–10 minutes.
4. 4Rest 5 minutes; garnish with cilantro.