Healthy Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole
A nutritious and satisfying casserole made with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and wholesome grains, all baked with zesty salsa verde.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese (such as Monterey Jack or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing the casserole dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Season the chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Shred the chicken using two forks or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the shredded chicken, cooked brown rice, black beans, frozen corn, diced tomatoes, and salsa verde in a large mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish and pour the chicken and rice mixture into it, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Serve warm with a side salad or tortilla chips. For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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