Chicken & Black Bean Rice Bake

Name: Chicken & Black Bean Rice Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1.5 cup white rice (uncooked); 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 cup frozen corn; 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 2 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (to taste); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

A comforting oven-baked casserole featuring tender chicken, black beans, corn, rice, and a cheesy, mildly spiced tomato sauce, perfect for batch cooking.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 55 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.07/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup frozen corn
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the cubed chicken breast, olive oil, chopped yellow onion, and minced garlic. Stir to coat the chicken and distribute the aromatics.
Add the uncooked white rice, black beans, frozen corn, undrained diced tomatoes, and chicken broth to the baking dish. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Season with ground cumin, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir again to ensure everything is well mixed and evenly distributed.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil, stir gently, and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Leftovers store wonderfully in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it perfect for your Thursday meal. Just reheat gently in the microwave or oven.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 490
Protein: 42.5 g
Carbohydrates: 49.3 g
Fat: 15 g
Fiber: 6.8 g
Sodium: 810 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
Sugar: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg