Black Bean and Mixed Rice Casserole
A cheesy, chicken-and-rice-filled casserole. Serve with a green salad for a delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 6 oz package white and wild rice mix
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 lb boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed (2 1/2 cups)
- 1 15 oz can black beans (or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 cup whole kernel corn
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Cook rice according to package directions, discarding spice packet.
- Spray medium skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion, green and red pepper, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning; cook, covered and over medium heat until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Cook, uncovered and until vegetables are tender and excess moisture is gone, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Combine rice, mushroom mixture, chicken, beans, corn, peas, sour cream, and 1 cup cheese; season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon into 2-quart casserole; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake, uncovered at 350° F until hot through, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 355
Calories from Fat 92 (26%)
(16%)Total Fat 10g
(28%)Saturated Fat 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
(22%)Cholesterol 65mg
(27%)Sodium 660mg
(19%)Potassium 673mg
Total Carbohydrate 36g
(21%)Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(64%)Protein 32g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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