Dump-and-Bake Southwest Chicken
A simple, delicious one-dish meal featuring juicy chicken, black beans, corn, and salsa, baked with melty Monterey Jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breast, cubed
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cups salsa
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a large mixing bowl or 9×13-inch baking dish, lightly greasing it.
- Combine the cubed chicken, drained black beans, corn, salsa, and cooked brown rice in the bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with a generous amount of Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake covered with aluminum foil for about 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve and enjoy with fresh garnishes like cilantro, avocado, or lime juice.
Notes
Great for meal prep; this dish tastes even better the next day. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, southwest, baked, easy dinner, family meal
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