Southwestern Chicken Thigh Casserole

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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.

Submitted by Pam Shultz
Updated on February 11, 2022
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9x13-inch casserole
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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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

  2. Heat chicken broth in a small pan over medium heat, about 5 minutes.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 (per serving)

623 Calories
30g Fat
56g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 623
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 39%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 1522mg 66%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 32g 65%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 244mg 19%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 505mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.