Creamy Queso Chicken Casserole: Easy Comfort in Every Bite
Experience the delightful flavors of a creamy queso chicken and rice casserole that brings together comfort and convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups queso cheese sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn, frozen
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, white rice, queso cheese sauce, chicken broth, diced bell pepper, corn, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well and pour into a greased baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is fluffy and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, consider adding jalapeños to the mixture.
- This casserole is great for meal prep and can be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Queso Chicken and Rice Casserole, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner