One Pan Taco Chicken Casserole
One-pan dinners are an easy all-in-one dinner option.
Equipment
- casserole dish
Ingredients
Casserole Ingredients:
- 15 oz jar of salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning; see Tips for the recipe)
- 1 cup white rice
- 15 oz can of black beans or kidney beans (drained)
- 1 cup frozen corn ( or canned corn)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1½ cups cooked chicken; diced or sliced
- 2 cups water
Toppings:
- sour cream
- cilantro
- red onions; pickled
- jalapeños; jarred
- avocado
- shredded cheese
- lime; wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400º F. *Assemble homemade taco seasoning in a small bowl, if you are using it.
- In a casserole dish, combine the taco seasoning, water, and salsa. Add the drained beans, corn, diced pepper, chicken, and rice. Mix all ingredients.
- Place the casserole dish into the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and all liquid is absorbed. Garnish with your favorite taco toppings, and serve alone, with tortillas, or in lettuce boats.*Nutritional values do not include toppings.
Notes
- Here's the recipe for Homemade Taco seasoning: 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cumin, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, ½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp salt, and pepper.
- Use ½ the taco seasoning for a mild flavor.
- You can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
- Use ground chicken or turkey. (Cook thoroughly before adding to the casserole.)
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 967mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1517IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 4mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
