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Baked Southwest Chicken Casserole
Baked Southwest Chicken Casserole is made with chicken breasts, black beans, and corn.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 12 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Primary protein
- Chicken · Beans & lentils
- Cuisine
- Mexican · Tex-Mex
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
In the method: In a large casserole dish, lay the chicken breast flat in the baking dish.
black beans (rinsed and drained)
In the method: Combine the corn, black beans, green chiles, red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro and mix well.
corn (see note)
In the method: Combine the corn, black beans, green chiles, red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro and mix well.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup corn (see note)Ingredient note
Source: 1 can diced green chilesIngredient note
Source: 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup colby jack cheese (shredded)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp garlic powderIngredient note
Source: 1/4 tsp cuminIngredient note
Source: 1/4 tsp saltIngredient note
Source: 1/4 tsp pepperIngredient note
Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Baked Southwest Chicken Casserole
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve warm and enjoy!
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the baking dish. Start with this step: Mix the garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper and set aside.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Bake uncovered at 375˚F for 40-50 minutes or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 160˚F.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 8. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
You can cut the chicken in half, chunks, or use chicken tenderloins in lieu of full chicken breasts to make serving easier. You can also use different cuts of boneless, skinless chicken such as thighs or wings however if the cut of meat is changed, cooking time may be varied. Fresh cooked corn, thawed frozen corn, or drained canned corn can be used in this recipe. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month. Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe. I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: easyfamilyrecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
