Healthy Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole
A comforting casserole filled with chicken, flavorful salsa verde, and wholesome grains, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups salsa verde
- 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup low-fat shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Season the chicken with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the brown rice evenly over the chicken.
- Pour the salsa verde on top of the rice and chicken.
- Add the black beans and corn, ensuring even distribution.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa verde for 30 minutes before baking. You can use quinoa instead of brown rice for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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