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Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Casserole
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Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Casserole

with Spiced Tortilla Chips

Difficulty: 2/3
Latin

Tex-mex flavours come together in this uber family-friendly dinner! Rice, black beans, chicken topped with ooey gooey cheese, dollops of sour cream and crunchy enchilada spiced tortilla chips, you won't want to miss on the leftovers!

Allergens

Sulphites
Mustard
Milk

Utensils

Measuring Spoons
Strainer
Large Bowl
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pot
Whisk
Measuring Cups
Medium Bowl
Paper Towel
8x8" Baking Dish

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Ingredients
Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breasts

2 unit(s)

Basmati Rice

Basmati Rice

0.75 cup

Black Beans

Black Beans

1 unit(s)

Corn Kernels

Corn Kernels

113 g

Enchilada Spice Blend

Enchilada Spice Blend

1 tbsp

Ginger-Garlic Puree

Ginger-Garlic Puree

2 tbsp

Sweet Bell Pepper

Sweet Bell Pepper

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

Red Onion

0.5 unit(s)

Chicken Broth Concentrate

Chicken Broth Concentrate

2 unit(s)

Sour Cream

Sour Cream

6 tbsp

Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Cheddar Cheese, shredded

1 cup

Tortilla Chips

Tortilla Chips

85 g

Green Onion

Green Onion

2 unit(s)

Unsalted Butter

Unsalted Butter

2 tbsp

Oil

Oil

2.5 tbsp

Salt

Salt

0.125 tsp

Pepper

Pepper

0.125 tsp

Preparation
1
Cook rice

Before starting, preheat the oven to 450˚F.Wash and dry all produce. Add 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water, half the stock concentrate, 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add rice, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.

2
Prep

Meanwhile, peel, then cut half the red onion into 1/2-inch pieces (use whole onion for 4 ppl).Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. Drain and rinse beans. Add Tex-Mex paste, remaining chicken broth concentrate and 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) water to a large bowl. Whisk to combine, then set aside.Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then cut into 1-inch pieces. Season all over with half the Enchilada Spice Blend, salt and pepper.

3
Cook chicken and veggies

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil, then chicken. (NOTE: Cook chicken in 2 batches for 4 ppl, using 1/2 tbsp oil per batch.) Pan-fry until golden-brown, 2-3 min per side. (NOTE: Chicken will finish cooking in step 5.) Transfer to the Tex-Mex mixture in the large bowl. Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to the pan, then onions, peppers and corn. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 3-4 min. Season with salt and pepper.Transfer to the bowl with chicken.

4
Assemble casserole

Once rice is cooked, fluff with a fork. Add rice to the bowl with other ingredients. Stir in black beans, half the sour cream and 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) cheese.Pour mixture into an 8X8 baking dish (9x13-inch for 4 ppl). Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

5
Prep tortilla chips and bake

Lightly crush chips into 1/2-inch pieces.Add tortilla chips, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil and remaining Enchilada Spice Blend into a medium bowl. Toss to combine.Sprinkle chips over top of casserole. Bake in the middle of oven until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted, 10-13 min.

6
Finish and serve

Let casserole rest for 5 mins. Meanwhile, thinly slice green onions.Divide casserole between plates. Dollop with remaining sour cream. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition per serving

1560

kcal

Calories

75

g

Fat

29

g

Saturated Fat

148

g

Carbohydrate

14

g

Sugar

17

g

Dietary Fiber

78

g

Protein

220

mg

Cholesterol

2340

mg

Sodium

2

g

Trans Fat

1900

mg

Potassium

700

mg

Calcium

6.75

mg

Iron

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