Mexican Chicken and Rice
This dinner recipe is made in one pan and is done just in 30 minutes making cleaning a breeze. Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole is topped with ooey gooey cheese and filled with staples from your pantry!
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: casserole, chicken, rice
Non-stick spray
8×8 baking dish
Mixing bowl
Mixing Spoon
Measuring cups
Foil
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 15 oz (can) black beans, drained
- 1 15 oz (can) corn, drained
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup chunky salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Preheat oven to 350°
In the mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients except only use 1 cup of cheese. Save the other cup for adding to the top.
Prepare your baking dish with non-stick spray
Add the mixture to the baking dish
Put the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top
Cover with foil and cook for 25 minutes
Remove the foil and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted