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DASH Diet Mexican Bake

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
"Mexican flavors will make this chicken casserole a family favorite."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  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.

Footnotes

  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 325 | Total Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 57mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2006 by Salvage   view full review
In my quest to find a healthy Cinco de Mayo dish, I found this one. I drained the tomatoes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2005 by JoeyandMaggiesmom   view full review
Overall, this was a very good recipe. I didn't drain the tomatoes and it got a bit watery. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2006 by MI$$DREA   view full review
This was okay for an easy reduced fat dinner idea. I liked not having to precook the chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by Jo Patrick   view full review
This is a good change of pace dish for someone following the Dash Diet. As I don't care for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2010 by Yaa   view full review
This turned into a kind of seven-layer Mexican stew: In my casserole I put UNCOOKED white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by Kimberly   view full review
A good basic recipe. I had various leftovers in the fridge and was trying to decide if I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2011 by Tonjab   view full review
I love this recipe!! I don't use poblano or jalapeno peppers. I use a can of rotel with diced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2009 by Andrea   view full review
I didn't drain the tomatoes either and also had a lot of water in the bottom of the pan. Once...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2008 by Kerasita   view full review
Not very tasty, will not make again
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2012 by BlisteringSky   view full review
I must have been the only one with this problem, but after 45 minutes at 400 degrees the...

 

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