April 26, 2024

Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole

Healthy Fact of the Day

This casserole combines lean protein from the chicken with fiber-rich black beans and antioxidant-packed salsa verde, making it a nutritious and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (16 oz) jar salsa verde
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and season them with salt and black pepper.
Pour the salsa verde evenly over the chicken breasts, making sure they are fully coated.
Sprinkle the drained and rinsed black beans and frozen corn kernels over the salsa verde-coated chicken.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the top.
Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.