Healthy Casa M Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole
Embark on a guilt-free flavor fiesta with our Mexican Chicken & Rice Casserole, spiced by Casa M's Chain Reaction. We're dishing out a sizzling, healthier twist on this classic comfort – let's dive in!
Ingredients
- 3 cups brown rice, cooked
- 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt 0% fat
- 1-2 tablespoons Casa M Chain Reaction Spice, divided
- 1 teaspoon oil (use more if not using a nonstick pan)
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, chopped into bite sized pieces
- 2 red, orange or yellow peppers, or a combination, chopped
- 1 sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can black beans, well drained
- 1 can rotel, well drained
- 1 can hatch chiles or green chiles, well drained
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Spray a 9x13 glass dish with cooking spray.
- Mix together rice, yogurt, black beans and 1 tablespoon of Casa M Chain Reaction Spice. Place mixture in dish.
- In a nonstick skillet, add onions, peppers, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Add chicken pieces. Cook until chicken is mostly done.
- On top of rice mixture, add rotel and drained chilles. Layer one cup of cheese, then chicken mixture, then end with 1 more cup of cheese.
- Spray a piece of foil. Cover dish with foil and bake 25 min. Then uncover and bake 20 more minutes. Allow 10 minutes to cool before cutting and serving.
Notes
This recipe is great for food prep! Allow casserole to cool in refrigerator overnight. Cut into portions. Flash freeze portions and then vacuum seal into bags. When ready to eat, thaw in refrigerator or defrost and heat in microwave or in a dish covered with foil in oven.
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