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Southwestern Chicken Casserole

Southwestern Chicken Casserole prepared dish

This southwestern chicken casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, black beans, corn, and spices, all baked together in one pot for easy cleanup. Perfect for a family dinner, this recipe is both satisfying and nutritious.

This recipe is mexican style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include garlic, chicken broth, onion, corn.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 cup black beans (cooked)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 500 g chicken breast (diced)
  • 1 cup bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe pot, heat a little oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
  3. Add the diced chicken breast to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Stir in the bell pepper, black beans, corn, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and transfer the pot to the preheated oven.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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