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Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

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This Easy Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole is a comforting dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Mexican blend preferred
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine rice, chicken, enchilada sauce, beans, corn, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix until well combined, then transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the casserole.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Just extend baking time if cooked from cold.

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