4 Servings 38 min Cook
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 1/2 Cup, chopped or diced Chicken Breast
1 Cup Brown Rice
1/2 Cup, chopped Onions
1 Tsp Garlic
2 Cup kernels Corn
2 Cup Tomatoes
1 Cup Pasta Sauce
2 Oz Mozzarella Cheese
2 Oz Cheddar Cheese
2 Tsp Chili Powder
1 Tsp, ground Cumin
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Coat a 9x9 inch square baking pan or 2-quart casserole with cooking spray; set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook for 7-12 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink.
Set aside.
In a large saucepan, cook rice according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a microwave safe bowl, add the onions and garlic and cook in the microwave for about 1 minute, to soften onions.
When rice is done, add it to a large mixing bowl.
Mix in cooked onions and garlic, corn, diced chicken, tomatoes, tomato sauce, ½ cup of the cheese, chili powder, and cumin.
Mix well.
Transfer to the casserole dish.
Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and casserole is heated through.
Cool at least 10 minutes to set.
Cut into 6 servings.
Enjoy!
Recipe inspired by: http://www.
skinnykitchen.
com/recipes/skinny-mexican-chicken-and-brown-rice-casserole/