Mexican Chicken Casserole

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 50 min
  • Ingredients 17
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 (15.5-oz.) can light red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained, cut up
  • 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve chicken broth
  • 1 (4.5-oz.) can diced green chiles, undrained
  • 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
  • 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 3 teaspoons paprika
  • 3 to 3 1/2 lb. cut-up frying chicken, skin removed if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Heat oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add onions, bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, chiles, corn, rice, chili powder, salt and pepper; mix well. Pour mixture into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
  • 2
    In resealable food storage plastic bag, combine flour, garlic salt and paprika; shake to mix. Add chicken; shake to coat. Place chicken pieces over rice mixture; press lightly into rice. Cover tightly with foil.
  • 3
    Bake at 375°F. for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove foil; bake an additional 15 minutes or until chicken is browned.

  • Covering the casserole tightly helps retain the steam that cooks the rice as it bakes.
  • Leftover corn-on-the-cob kernels can be used in place of the frozen corn.
  • Serve with a fresh green salad on the side for dinner.
  • Serve with your favorite Tex-Mex toppings: Guacamole, sour cream and salsa are all delicious options.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories
330
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
12%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
900mg
38%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
13%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
5g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 2 1/2 Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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