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🌽 Fiesta Chicken Casserole – A One-Pan Flavor Explosion!

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🌽 Fiesta Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

 

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

  • 1 cup cooked rice

  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz), undrained

  • 1 cup frozen corn

  • 1 cup frozen peas

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Sauté 3–4 minutes.

  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  3. Add tomatoes (with juice), corn, and peas. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.

  4. Add cooked chicken and rice. Stir to combine and heat through.

  5. Top with cheese if using. Cover until melted or broil 2 minutes.

  6. Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot.

Notes

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 4–6

  • Author: niold.com