Mexican Chicken Casserole with Rice and Beans
This Mexican Chicken Casserole with Rice and Beans is a hearty and flavorful bake that is made with brown rice, cauliflower rice, peppers, onions, corn, black beans, taco sauce and shredded chicken. This Mexican Chicken Casserole with Rice and Beans recipe is packed with veggies and protein, making it a healthy and satisfying meal for the whole family. The best part about this is that it is gluten free, low carb, low fat and dairy free!
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 bell pepper, finely diced option to saute slightly beforehand to cut down on bake time
- 1 onion, finely diced option to saute slightly beforehand to cut down on bake time
- 2 cups taco sauce
- 1 1/2 cup chicken shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, combine the rice, corn, black beans, bell pepper, onion, taco sauce, and shredded chicken. Mix well.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Top with lactose-free sour cream, shredded lettuce, and chopped green onions/chives.
Nutrition
Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 24gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 935mgPotassium: 1130mgFiber: 11gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1677IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 3mg
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