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Cinco De Mayo Chicken Casserole Recipe

Cinco De Mayo Chicken Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp salt
1 lb chicken tenders , cut into cubes
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 small red onion, dice
1 cup frozen bell pepper, thawed
2/3 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 chipotle chile in adobo , chopped sauce reserved
1 tbsp reserved adobo sauce
3/4 rice
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 oz cream cheese
2 tbsp sour cream
1/2 cup chunky salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 (6 oz) box cornbread mix

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly coat a 13x9 in baking dish with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl combine cumin, onion powder, paprika, salt, and chili powder. Add chicken and toss to coat. Set aside.
Heat a 12 inch saute pan over medium high heat and add 2 tbls oil. Saute red onion for 3 minutes. Add corn and bell peppers saute 5 minutes then add garlic. Saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes more. Remove from pan and set aside.
In same pan over medium low heat add chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, remaining olive oil, and rice. Saute rice until sauce and oil are absorbed.
Add chicken broth, cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Heat to a simmer then add veggie mix. Cook for 5 minutes or until heat through and the cream cheese is incorporated.
Prepare corn bread as directed on package. Add 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
Add chicken to rice mixture and gently stir. Spoon chicken and rice into baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Spoon corn bread mix over the top of the cheese and spread evenly.
Place in oven for 35 minutes or until corn bread, tested with a toothpick comes out clean.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	372.91 Kcal (1561 kJ)
Calories from fat	229.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.48g	39%
Cholesterol	52.09mg	17%
Sodium	1690.03mg	70%
Potassium	367.96mg	8%
Total Carbs	22.99g	8%
Sugars	5.13g	21%
Dietary Fiber	3.47g	14%
Protein	14.11g	28%
Vitamin C	27.4mg	46%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	11.9mg	66%
Calcium	175.1mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	176.98 Kcal (741 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.09g	39%
Cholesterol	24.72mg	17%
Sodium	802.07mg	70%
Potassium	174.63mg	8%
Total Carbs	10.91g	8%
Sugars	2.43g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.65g	14%
Protein	6.7g	28%
Vitamin C	13mg	46%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	25%
Iron	5.7mg	66%
Calcium	83.1mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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