Southwestern Chicken & Rice Casserole 

Get a family-friendly dinner on the table fast with this Southwestern Chicken & Rice Casserole! This dish is packed with so much flavor and wholesome goodness! 

Thank you, Success Rice, for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are truly my own.

Who doesn’t enjoy a quick and easy recipe on those busy weeknights? Cooking is one of the things that brings me so much joy, but sometimes I could really use a break. After running behind 2 dogs and 2 growing boys, I rely on simple, wholesome meals such as this Southwestern Chicken & Rice Casserole.

This recipe combines all of those bold, Southwestern flavors into one convenient casserole! And it’s super easy to customize—if you want to make this dish vegetarian, simply omit the chicken. If you’re not a fan of chicken, just replace it with your favorite protein. No matter the variation, it will still turn out great every time!

What makes this dish come together in minutes is the Success Rice. As you already know, I am a huge fan of Success Rice! I love it because it takes all the guesswork out of making rice and gives me more time to focus on the rest of my recipe. Just drop in the bag, let it cook for 10 minutes, and rice comes out soft and fluffy every time.

For this recipe, I used Success Jasmine Rice. Jasmine Rice is a fragrant type of rice that originated in Thailand. It has a unique flavor and aroma that can be paired with a variety of flavors. 

HOW TO MAKE SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE

To make this Southwestern Chicken & Rice Casserole, start by preheating the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.

Cook 2 bags of Success Jasmine Rice per the package instructions and transfer to a large bowl when done. Add in chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, shredded cheese, and taco seasoning. Mix together and season with salt & pepper to taste. Spread the rice mixture into the prepared pan. 

Top with more cheese and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes. When done, garnish with cilantro and serve!

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

This chicken taco casserole is absolutely perfect on its own, but if you’re serving this for a party or gathering try pairing it with some Mexican rice, salad, or chips and dip! Enjoy!

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Southwestern Chicken & Rice Casserole

Servings 8

Author Beautiful Eats & Things

Ingredients

• 2 bags Success Jasmine Rice
• 1 lb pre-cooked chicken strips chopped
• 1 15-oz can black beans drained
• 1 10-oz can diced tomatoes and green chiles
• ¼ cup green onions chopped
• ¼ cup cilantro chopped
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 ½ cups shredded Colby jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• Salt/pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• Cook 2 bags of Success Jasmine Rice per the package instructions and transfer to a large bowl when done. Add in chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and taco seasoning.
• Mix together and season with salt & pepper to taste. Spread the rice mixture into the prepared pan.
• Top with the remaining cheese and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes. When done, garnish with cilantro and serve!