Mexican Chicken Casserole
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning, Divided
- 1 pound Chicken Breast, Boneless And Skinless
- 2 cups Cooked Brown Rice
- 15 ounces, weight Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed
- 1/2 cups Cooked Corn
- 2 whole Bell Peppers, Seeded And Sliced Or Diced
- 20 ounces, weight Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies, Drained
- 4 ounces, weight Diced Green Chilies
- 4 ounces, weight Can Diced Jalapenos
- 10 ounces, weight Can Salsa Verde
- Dash Coarse Salt And Ground Black Pepper
- 8 ounces, weight Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 4 ounces, weight Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
- Cilantro, Green Onion, Avocado, Greek Yogurt, For Topping
- Tortilla Chips For Serving
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet to medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning.
- Place chicken in the hot skillet and saute 35 minutes on each side, until chicken is browned and juices run clear.
- Remove from the pan and allow to rest 510 minutes.
- Chop chicken into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces, brown rice, pinto beans, corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, green chilies, jalapenos (if using), salsa verde, remaining taco seasoning and a dash of salt and pepper.
- Stir in half of both cheeses.
- Place mixture into a greased baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 1520 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top casserole with cilantro, green onion, avocado and/or Greek yogurt and serve with tortilla chips.
olive oil, taco seasoning, chicken, beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, green chilies, jalapenos, salsa, salt, cheddar cheese, pepper, cilantro, tortilla chips
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/mexican-chicken-casserole-4/ (may not work)