Description
Whip up this chicken enchilada rice casserole with just five ingredients that’ll make dinner a breeze. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, your family will devour this comforting meal in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken
- 2 cups rice
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
Cheese and Corn:
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup corn kernels
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend 2 cups cooked chicken, 2 cups cooked rice, 10 oz enchilada sauce, 15 oz black beans, and 1 cup corn kernels with your seasonings.
- Thoroughly mix 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper into your chicken and rice combination.
- Transfer the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Distribute 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese generously over the top of your casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until your cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling blanket.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the ingredients settle.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, or a dollop of sour cream before serving warm directly from the dish.
Notes
- Check rice package instructions to ensure proper cooking and texture before mixing with other ingredients.
- Drain and rinse black beans thoroughly to prevent excess liquid in the casserole.
- For extra flavor, roast corn and beans briefly in a skillet before adding to the mixture.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or queso fresco for varied taste profiles.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and tender protein option that adds deeper flavor.
- If watching carbs, substitute cauliflower rice for traditional rice to make the dish lower-carb friendly.
- Let the casserole rest 5-10 minutes after baking so it sets and becomes easier to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg