DASH Diet Mexican Bake

Mexican flavors will make this chicken casserole a family favorite.

• Calories: 325 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans no-salt-added tomatoes, diced or crushed
• 1 cup frozen yellow corn kernels
• 1 cup chopped poblano pepper
• 1.5 cups cooked rice, preferably brown
• 0.25 cup jalapeno pepper slices

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake for 45 minutes.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread rice in a shallow 3-quart casserole. Top with chicken.

Step 4

In a bowl combine tomatoes, beans, corn, peppers, seasonings and garlic; pour over chicken.

Step 5

Top with cheese and optional jalapeño.