Meredith's Southwest Casserole

Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with Meredith's Southwest Casserole, a hearty and flavor-packed dish your family will love! This easy-to-make casserole combines tender shredded chicken, zesty taco seasoning, black beans, sweet corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies, all layered over a bed of fluffy rice. Creamy sour cream and a generous helping of melted Mexican blend cheese take this dish to savory perfection, while optional garnishes like fresh cilantro and crunchy tortilla chips add vibrant color and texture. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting casserole comes together in just under an hour and serves six. Whether you're craving bold Tex-Mex flavors or need a crowd-pleasing meal, this Southwest-inspired recipe checks all the boxes.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Chicken breast, cooked and shredded
• 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can Corn, drained
• 1 can Diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel), drained
• 2 cups Cooked white or brown rice
• 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning mix
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
• 1 cup Tortilla chips, crushed (optional for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cooked rice, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Mix until everything is evenly combined.

Step 3

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.

Step 4

Spread half of the chicken and rice mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.

Step 5

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese over the layer.

Step 6

Add the remaining chicken and rice mixture, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Top the casserole with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.

Step 8

Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 11

If desired, garnish with chopped cilantro and crushed tortilla chips before serving for added flavor and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2733.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4039.7

Total Fat 165.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 740mg	0%
Sodium 4942.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 391.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.4g	0%
Total Sugars 41.9g
Protein 270.7g	0%

Vitamin D 25IU	0%
Calcium 2344.2mg	0%
Iron 24.9mg	0%
Potassium 4431.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 26.2%

Carbs: 37.9%