Description
A cozy, flavor-packed weeknight winner with layers of shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- Tortilla chips (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cooked rice, and taco seasoning. Mix well.
- In the greased baking dish, spread half of the mixture in an even layer. Spread half of the salsa over it and sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat with the remaining mixture, salsa, and cheese on top.
- Bake in the oven for 25–30 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of sour cream, extra salsa, or diced avocado. It pairs well with a simple green salad or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg