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Mexican Chicken Casserole

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 50 min
  • Ingredients 17
  • Servings 8
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Need a hearty yet easy family dinner with a Mexican twist? You’ve found it. This Mexican chicken casserole features rice, corn, beans, chicken and spices combined into one filling casserole that will have the whole family begging for seconds. Bonus: It makes for great lunch leftovers the next day!
By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Aug 21, 2019
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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.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Covering the casserole tightly helps retain the steam that cooks the rice as it bakes.
  • tip 2
    Leftover corn-on-the-cob kernels can be used in place of the frozen corn.
  • tip 3
    Serve with a fresh green salad on the side for dinner.
  • tip 4
    Serve with your favorite Tex-Mex toppings: Guacamole, sour cream and salsa are all delicious options.

Nutrition Information

330 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 26g Protein, 38g Total Carbohydrate, 5g Sugars

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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