Description
This Chicken & Yellow Rice Casserole is a hearty and flavorful one-dish meal combining seasoned yellow rice, tender cooked chicken, Mexicorn, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chiles. It is topped with melted cheddar cheese and baked to perfection, making it a comforting and satisfying dinner for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Vegetables
- 2 (5-oz) packages yellow rice
- 2 (11-oz) cans Mexicorn, drained
- 2 (15-oz) cans black beans, drained
- 2 (10-oz) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
Protein and Dairy
- 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 2 (10.5-oz) cans Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided into 1 cup and 1 cup)
Seasoning and Others
- 2 Tbsp southwestern seasoning or taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to ensure the casserole does not stick.
- Cook the yellow rice: Prepare the yellow rice according to the package instructions. This usually involves boiling water, adding the rice and seasoning, then simmering until tender.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked yellow rice, drained Mexicorn, chopped cooked chicken, drained black beans, drained diced tomatoes with green chiles, Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup, southwestern or taco seasoning, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper if desired, stirring until everything is evenly combined.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use fresh cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the southwestern or taco seasoning amount to taste, especially if you prefer less spice.
- If you want a creamier casserole, you can add a splash of milk or cream with the soup mixture.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with extra beans or vegetables and use a cream of mushroom or vegetable soup.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
