Fiesta Chicken Casserole

Get ready to spice up your dinner table with this vibrant Fiesta Chicken Casserole, a crowd-pleasing dish bursting with Tex-Mex flavors! This easy-to-make casserole combines tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, hearty black beans, sweet corn, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and creamy sour cream—all seasoned with bold taco spices. Topped with melted Mexican blend cheese, this oven-baked sensation is ready in just 45 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with favorite toppings like avocado or jalapeños to take this comforting and colorful dish to the next level. Perfect for meal prep, it’s a wholesome and satisfying option the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 2 cups Cooked white or brown rice
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Frozen corn
• 1 can (10 oz) Diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel or similar)
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped, optional)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray or olive oil.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the center. Remove from the skillet and shred with two forks or chop into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, sour cream, 1.5 cups of shredded cheese, taco seasoning, and the shredded chicken. Mix everything together until thoroughly combined.

Step 4

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheese.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Step 7

Serve warm and enjoy your Fiesta Chicken Casserole with your favorite toppings like sliced avocado, diced jalapeños, or a dollop of extra sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1946.3 grams (1946.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2947

Total Fat 139.40g	179%
Saturated Fat 77.00g	385%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 611mg	204%
Sodium 6702mg	291%
Total Carbohydrate 221.70g	81%
Dietary Fiber 30.40g	109%
Total Sugars 23.30g
Protein 201.50g	403%

Vitamin D 45IU	226%
Calcium 2182mg	168%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 2638mg	56%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.6%

Protein: 27.3%

Carbs: 30.1%