SKINNY MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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An easy Mexican dinner for just 300 calories per serving. You can even assemble it ahead of time, refrigerate, then bake just before serving!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bag (10 oz) frozen whole grain brown rice
1 bag (12 oz) frozen whole kernel sweet corn
1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 cans (10 oz each) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded 2% milk reduced-fat Mexican style cheese blend (8 oz)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook rice and corn as directed on bags. In baking dish, carefully stir rice, corn, beans, chicken, enchilada sauce, bell pepper, 2 tablespoons of the green onions, the cilantro, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and 1 cup of the cheese until well blended.
  • Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese; bake 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top with shredded lettuce, tomato and remaining 2 tablespoons green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

sheey lee
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Overall, this casserole was a good experience. I would recommend it to others.


Zuldaan 678
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The casserole was too spicy for my taste. I would have liked it to be less spicy.


Sifiso Masango
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The casserole was too salty for my taste. I would have liked it to be less salty.


shae shavers
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The cornbread topping was too crumbly. I would have preferred a more solid topping.


Alwiya Said
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The casserole was a bit dry. I would have liked it to be more moist.


Charmaine Cooper
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked it to be spicier.


Belinda Vanderberg
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I added some chopped bell peppers and onions to the casserole for extra flavor. It was a great addition.


Kobi Stoney
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I'm not a fan of cornbread, so I substituted it with a tortilla chip topping. It was still delicious!


Sagur Bishwas
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my kids.


Pramod Kumar
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I love that this casserole is made with healthy ingredients. I feel good about feeding it to my family.


Brandy Mayweather
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I'm always looking for new and exciting Mexican dishes to try. This casserole definitely fit the bill! It was a great combination of flavors and textures.


jonathan pitts
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This casserole was easy to make and very affordable. I was able to feed my family of four for less than $10.


Fun Fun
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this casserole. It was flavorful without being too spicy.


Princess Aisha
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This casserole was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the Mexican spices gave it a great flavor. The cornbread topping was the perfect finishing touch.


ahmed hadjaidji
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about it. I will definitely be making it again.


Omarfaruk7878 Sojib
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of chicken, Mexican spices, and cornbread topping.