SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN THIGH CASSEROLE

Southwestern Chicken Thigh Casserole image

Chicken and rice casserole with a mild Southwestern flair. This is very tasty served with sweet cornbread. I think it would also fare well in tortillas.

Provided by Pam Shultz

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
3 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 ⅓ cups whole grain brown rice
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
½ cup sour cream
½ cup salsa verde
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Heat chicken broth in a small pan over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
Combine black beans, corn, and rice in a large bowl. Add hot chicken broth, condensed soup, 1 cup pepper Jack cheese, sour cream, and salsa; stir to combine. Stir in chicken. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Top with remaining pepper Jack and bake until center is set, chicken is cooked through, and cheese is golden brown, 15 to 25 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Cholesterol 117.6 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1521.5 mg, Sugar 3 g