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Baked chicken strips with beans and rice on a black plate.
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5 from 2 votes

Fiesta Chicken

Fiesta Chicken is a one dish, flavorful chicken casserole that the whole family will love. Ready for the oven in about 10 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 438kcal
Author: Keri

Ingredients

  • 10.75 ounces Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 15 ounces Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Salsa
  • 12 ounces Corn frozen or canned (drained)
  • ¾ cup White Rice uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • ½ cup Water
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breast boneless, skinless
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika plain or smoked
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • Chopped Cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Prepare a 9 by 13 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In the prepare baking dish, add the salsa, black beans, corn, uncooked rice, condensed soup, and taco seasoning mix. Mix together.
  • On top of the seasoned rice mixture, lay the strips of chicken breast. Sprinkle the chicken with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, stirring the rice mixture around the chicken halfway through the cooking time.
  • Check for doneness of the chicken and rice, chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Continue baking an additional 15 to 20 minutes if needed. (Cooking time depends on the thickness of the chicken breast.)
  • Remove the Fiesta Chicken casserole from the oven and top with cheese. Allow the casserole to rest as the cheese melts.

Notes

 
Chicken breast cut into strips or chicken tenders both work well in this recipe. 
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
How to freeze:  Cover tightly with aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. If using glass baking dishes, place on the counter as the oven preheats. Remove the aluminum foil. Follow the above instructions to bake.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 1047mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 5mg