Mexican Chicken & Rice Casserole
An straightforward Mexican rice casserole that’s made in one dish. It’s well-balanced as a weeknight meal packed with chicken, beans, corn, cheese, and red enchilada sauce. You can have dinner on the table in 30 minutes!
Straightforward Mexican Casserole with Chicken
This Mexican Casserole with Rice and Chicken is straightforward to cook and packed full of chicken, cheese, beans, and corn. It’s an entire meal in one casserole. It’s also an excellent way to use up leftover rice.
Mexican Chicken Rice Casserole is suited to busy weeknights so that you don’t have to stress about dinner time. It’s straightforward to cook and only uses one dish. Everything is added to the casserole and baked together. It includes everything for a full meal so there’s no need for sides. Your whole family (including the kids!) will love this.
Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole Ingredients
- Chicken
- Taco seasoning
- Pinto beans
- Rice
- Enchilada sauce
- Corn
- Cheese
How to make Mexican Chicken Rice Casserole
Detailed instructions and measurements to make Mexican Rice Casserole are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the chicken and taco seasoning to a baking dish. Mix to combine making sure all chicken is coated in taco seasoning.
- Add in the beans and rice. Stir to combine.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the mixture and mix until the sauce is covering all of the rice.
- Spread the corn across the top of the rice mixture and top with the cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
How to serve Chicken Mexican Casserole
Mexican Chicken Rice Casserole is excellent as a meal on its own that doesn’t need any sides.
Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole Toppings
Some great toppings include:
- Avocado
- Sour cream
- Extra cheese
- Tortilla strips
- Salsa
- Cilantro
Mexican Chicken Casserole FAQ
How to store Mexican Chicken and Rice
To store Mexican Chicken Casserole with Rice, allow it to cool completely. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, place it on a microwave safe dish, cover, and heat in 1 minute increments until heated through. It is also excellent reheated in a skillet on the stove.
Can you freeze chicken rice casserole?
Yes, you can freeze chicken rice casserole. Allow the casserole to cool completely and come to room temperature. Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw the casserole in the refrigerator overnight before reheating from frozen.
How to Lower Calories or WW Points
- Replace the Monterey jack cheese with a reduced fat or fat free cheese.
- Use cauliflower rice rather than rice. Be sure to use it thawed and free of extra liquid.
Prep 5 minutesCook 30 minutesTotal 35 minutesMakes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1" pieces
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 16 ounces canned pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 10 ounces enchilada sauce
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the chicken and taco seasoning to a baking dish. Mix to combine making sure all chicken is coated in taco seasoning.
- Add in the beans and rice. Stir to combine.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the mixture and mix until the sauce is covering all of the rice.
- Spread the corn across the top of the rice mixture and top with the cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
