How to Make Chicken and Black Bean Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a comforting and hearty casserole dish that is also healthy and delicious? Look no further than this Chicken and Black Bean Casserole recipe! Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, this dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or meal prep for the week ahead.

This casserole combines tender chicken, savory black beans, and a variety of flavorful ingredients to create a satisfying and nutritious meal. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken, and it...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) package black beans, cooked and drained
  • ½ cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 ounces green chile peppers, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in hot butter until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour chicken-onion mixture into a casserole dish. Stir in tomatoes, beans, rice, chile peppers, cilantro, and cumin until well combined.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is fully cooked and rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    452 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 329mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 45mg
    • Calcium: 145mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1322mg