Lunch

Southwest Chicken Casserole is for Lunch.

Southwest Chicken Casserole takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Southwest Chicken Casserole takes 75 minutes to cook.

Southwest Chicken Casserole makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Southwest Chicken Casserole are:

Dry Brown Rice 2.5 cups
Bell Peppers, 1 red, 1 green
Jalapeno Peppers, 2
Yellow onion, 1 large
Tomatoes, 2
Chicken Breast, 1 lb.
Black Beans, 2 cans (30 oz)
Yellow Sweet Corn, 1/2 lb.
Fresh Garlic, 3 cloves
Ground Cumin Seed
Cayenne Pepper
Chili Powder
Salt
Black Pepper
Lime Juice
Olive Oil

Here is how you make Southwest Chicken Casserole:

Preheat oven to 350. Boil brown rice in water. Cut chicken breast into thin strips or small pieces, saute in a splash of olive oil and set aside. While the rice continues to cook, chop peppers (bell and jalapeno), onion, garlic, and tomatoes, and hand mix in a bowl with black beans, corn, and chicken. When the rice is cooked, add the rice and continue to mix, adding 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp cayenne pepper, 0.5 tbsp chili powder, 1.5 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp salt. When thoroughly mixed, spread into a large casserole dish, cover with foil, and bake for 75 minutes. Makes 12 portions.Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MEDSTUDENTANDY.

The nutritional information for Southwest Chicken Casserole is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 218.5

• Total Fat: 3.1 g
• Cholesterol: 22.9 mg
• Sodium: 616.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.5 g
• Protein: 17.5 g