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
• 1 ½ cups cooked rice, preferably brown
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans no-salt-added tomatoes, diced or crushed
• 1 cup frozen yellow corn kernels
• 1 cup chopped poblano pepper
• ¼ cup jalapeno pepper slices (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread rice in a shallow 3-quart casserole. Top with chicken. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, beans, corn, peppers, seasonings and garlic; pour over chicken. Top with cheese and optional jalapeno. Bake 45 minutes.