Chicken Taco Casserole With Rice
This chicken taco casserole with rice is a perfect recipe for a healthy dinner or lunch option! Its packed with flavor but also packed with vegetables so you dont have to worry about eating unhealthy. Its a great option for taco tuesday! This chicken taco casserole with rice is made with chicken, rice, peppers, tomatoes, black beans, cheese and tortillas. This mexican casserole is gluten free, dairy free and packed with veggies. This casserole also has a low carb option.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup Chipotle salsa Can sub any salsa or taco sauce
- 2-3 cups rice frozen (white, brown or cauliflower)
- 1 green diced
- 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese vegan cheese or fat free cheese
- 6-9 tortillas corn or cauliflower
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, rice, bell peppers, black beans, tomatoes, taco sauce or salsa, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the tortillas, overlapping as needed. Cover with cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
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