30 Day Clean Eating Challenge – Southwest Chicken Casserole

April 11, 2021 CKG for Lisa Jarvis

Oh wow! This was fantastic! If you’re looking for something easy, where you can stir everything together and bake… this is for you! So good, I am sure everyone in the family will love this!

Here’s what you need:

1 to 1 1/2 lb chicken breast or chicken breast tenderloins, raw, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 1/2 cup, UNCOOKED brown Minute Rice ( white Minute Rice will work too)

1 1/2 cup chicken broth

1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 15 oz can whole kernel corn, drained

1 16 oz jar salsa..I used chunky (your choice of heat level)

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

1/2 t paprika

1 t ground cumin

1 t chili powder

2 t garlic powder

1 1/2 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded

Optional garnishes: sour cream, fresh cilantro, salsa, green onion

Preheat oven to 375. Place all ingredients in a long casserole dish, stirring well, adding in only 1/2 cup of the cheese. COVER with foil tightly and cook for 50 minutes. Uncover and top with the remaining cheese. Bake UNCOVERED for 10 minutes more. Allow to rest a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!