Description
Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole is the kind of easy dinner that gets everyone to the table fast. It is warm, cheesy, saucy, and packed with tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, black beans, corn, and bold enchilada flavor in every bite. This comforting baked casserole is perfect for a quick breakfast-for-dinner idea, easy dinner, family meal, meal prep favorite, and one of those reliable food ideas you can make on a busy weeknight without giving up big flavor.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
3 cups cooked white rice
1 can red enchilada sauce 10 ounces
1 can black beans 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels
1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles 10 ounces
1 red bell pepper diced
1 small yellow onion diced
1 packet taco seasoning 1 ounce
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, taco seasoning, sour cream, salt, black pepper, and the cooked onion and bell pepper.
4. Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
6. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
7. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbly and the cheese is fully melted.
8. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
9. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to make this casserole even faster on busy nights.
Let the casserole rest before serving so it slices and scoops more cleanly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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