Southwestern Chicken and Rice Bake - Chicken Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can (11 to 15 ounces) Mexican-style corn, drained
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, slightly drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro leaves or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro, optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red or chipotle pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 to 1 cup Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, optional

Description

This Southwestern Chicken Casserole Is Made With Diced Chicken, Black Beans And Corn, Cooked Rice, And Seasonings, Along With An Easy Homemade Sauce And Optional Cheese Topping.

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