Description
This Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Casserole is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, zesty tomatillo salsa, and hearty rice, all topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 pound boneless (skinless chicken breasts
cut into bite-sized cubes)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
¾ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 15-ounce can black beans (well-rinsed and drained)
1 cup frozen corn kernels (thawed)
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup tomatillo salsa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
salsa (optional)
fresh cilantro (optional)
lime wedges (optional)
diced avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the onions and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, black beans, corn, remaining salt, chicken broth, and tomatillo salsa. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish. Top evenly with 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with salsa, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and diced avocado if desired.
Notes
This casserole is great for leftovers and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Consider adding jalapeños for extra heat!
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe, chicken casserole, tomatillo salsa recipe, easy casserole dinners