How To Make Healthy Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe
A delicious, low-calorie and high protein casserole with Mexican flavors and vegetables.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup of frozen corn
- 1 cup of salsa
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
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Add onion, garlic, bell peppers, and jalapeno to the skillet and cook until soft.
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Add black beans, frozen corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Mix well and cook until heated through.
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Transfer chicken mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories : 341kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 79mg
- Sodium : 869mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 22g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 36g
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