Cheesy Southwest Chicken and Rice Casserole

Today’s tried and true is a terrific recipe from Pillsbury, perfect for a busy day – Cheesy Southwest Chicken and Rice Casserole! A deliciously easy dump-and-go dinner that was such a hit with my family, I made it two weeks in a row.

Original Post Date, May 25, 2016.

“No chopping, no fuss, just a delicious dump dinner.” Pillsbury

Ingredients Needed to Make Cheesy Southwest Chicken and Rice Casserole

skinless chicken breasts
long-grain white rice (I used basmati)
black beans
chili powder
chicken broth
red enchilada sauce
shredded cheddar cheese.

All of the ingredients neded to make the casserole on a cutting board on a kitchen table.

HOW TO MAKE

To make, preheat oven to 375 degrees f. and spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Pour uncooked rice evenly in a baking dish, top with drained and rinsed black beans, sprinkle with chili powder, then pour chicken broth over top. Next, place chicken breasts on top of rice and beans, and pour enchilada sauce over top.

Cover with foil and bake on the middle rack of the oven for approximately 45 to 55 minutes, until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Sixteen image collage showing the casserole being made from start to finish.

When the chicken is ready, remove it from the oven. Remove chicken from casserole and place on a plate (cover to keep warm), stir rice and beans until mixed well, then place chicken back and top with cheddar cheese.

Place casserole back in oven uncovered and bake until cheese is completely melted – remove and serve with sour cream, hot sauce and your favorite Southwest/Mexican toppings. Enjoy!

Close up photo of the casserole in the baking dish, showing the melted cheese over the chicken.

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