DASH Diet Mexican Bake
Description
Mexican flavors will make this chicken casserole a family favorite.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups cooked rice, preferably brown
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1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
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2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans no-salt-added tomatoes, diced or crushed
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1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup frozen yellow corn kernels
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1 cup chopped red bell pepper
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1 cup chopped poblano pepper
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon cumin
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4 garlic cloves, crushed
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1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
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1/4 cup jalapeno pepper slices
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread rice in a shallow 3-quart casserole. Top with chicken.
3
In a bowl combine tomatoes, beans, corn, peppers, seasonings and garlic; pour over chicken.
4
Top with cheese and optional jalapeño.
5
Bake for 45 minutes.