This Southwestern Chicken Casserole is a perfect choice to take to someone who’s not up to cooking. It’s a one-dish chili that’s not only a quick, tasty dinner to satisfy the pickiest chemo plate, but... serve it with a salad of crunchy greens and it’s a nutritious crowd pleaser for the whole family.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly oil a 9x13 casserole dish.
In a medium saucepan bring the rice and water to a boil. Cover then reduce to a simmer. Cook until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside in a bowl.
Place the sliced chicken breasts in a bowl and season with the salt and spices, mixing and rubbing it in with your fingers.
In a large sauté pan, heat enough oil to coat the pan. Brown the chicken then add in the peppers and onions. Cook until the vegetables are tender, approximately 5 minutes. Add the tomato and black beans. Heat through.
Layer the casserole dish with half the rice. Add the meat and vegetable mixture, followed by the remaining rice. Top with shredded cheese and bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
Chef Tips
If you make it with brown rice, double the cooking time or use our Basic Brown Rice recipe.
This dish is a great way to use up leftover or frozen cooked rice.
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