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    Mexican Chicken Rice Casserole

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    An easy Mexican rice casserole that's made in one dish. It's packed with chicken, beans, corn, cheese, and red enchilada sauce.

    mexican rice casserole topped with cilantro and avocado

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    Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole Ingredients

    • chicken
    • taco seasoning
    • pinto beans
    • rice
    • enchilada sauce
    • corn
    • cheese
    ingredients for mexican rice casserole

    How to make this Easy Mexican Casserole

    Detailed instructions and measurements to make Mexican Rice Casserole are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    2. Add the chicken and taco seasoning to a baking dish. Mix to combine making sure all chicken is coated in taco seasoning.
    3. Add in the beans and rice. Stir to combine.
    4. Pour the enchilada sauce over the mixture and mix until the sauce is covering all of the rice.
    5. Spread the corn over the top of the rice mixture and top with the cheese.
    6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
    chicken and taco seasoning in a bowl
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    chicken mixed with taco seasoning in baking dish
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    chicken rice and beans mixed together in baking dish
    enchilada sauce poured over chicken rice and beans
    enchilada sauce mixed into the chicken rice and beans mixture
    corn sprinkled over the top of the chicken rice and beans mix
    shredded cheese sprinkled over chicken mixture

    Mexican Rice Casserole FAQ

    Can you put uncooked rice in a casserole?

    You can, but you'll need to add liquid and adjust the cooking time to accommodate cooking the rice.

    What should I serve with Mexican Rice Casserole?

    We like to eat ours with tortillas, chips, or on its own! I like also topping mine with cilantro and avocado.

    Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast?

    You can, but you will need to adjust the cooking time.

    mexican rice casserole topped with cilantro and avocado

    How to Lower Calories or WW Points

    • Replace the Monterey jack cheese with a reduced fat or fat free cheese.
    • Use cauliflower rice instead of rice. Be sure to use it thawed and free of extra liquid.

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    mexican rice casserole topped with cilantro and avocado

    Mexican Rice Casserole

    An easy Mexican rice casserole that's made in one dish. It's packed with chicken, beans, corn, cheese, and red enchilada sauce.
    4.67 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish, Main Dishes
    Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 433 kcal
    Protein 30 g

    Equipment

    • baking dish
    • measuring cups
    • measuring spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1" pieces
    • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
    • 16 ounces canned pinto beans drained and rinsed
    • 4 cups cooked rice
    • 10 ounces enchilada sauce
    • 1 cup corn
    • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Add the chicken and taco seasoning to a baking dish. Mix to combine making sure all chicken is coated in taco seasoning.
    • Add in the beans and rice. Stir to combine.
    • Pour the enchilada sauce over the mixture and mix until the sauce is covering all of the rice.
    • Spread the corn over the top of the rice mixture and top with the cheese.
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Mexican Rice Casserole
    Serving Size
     
    1 scoop
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    433
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    70
    mg
    23
    %
    Sodium
     
    850
    mg
    37
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    53
    g
    18
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    0
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    30
    g
    60
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Keyword beans, casserole, chicken, mexican food, rice
    Have you tried this recipe? Please let us know how it was in the comments or tag us on Instagram @sweetlysplendid!
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    Comments

    1. Kayla

      March 12, 2021 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! Made this tonight and it was great. Thanks for the idea.

      Reply
      • kara

        March 12, 2021 at 6:22 pm

        Thanks, Kayla! I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I really appreciate it!

        Reply
    2. Megan

      March 19, 2021 at 7:41 pm

      Saw this recipe on tiktok and just had to try it! To help lower carbs I used 1 cup white rice, 1.5 cups quinoa, and 1.5 cups cooked cauliflower. Added some bell peppers to sneak in some extra veggies. So good!!!

      Reply
      • kara

        March 21, 2021 at 6:36 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it! I love your version of making it lower carb. That's a great idea!

        Reply

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