Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet kernel corn, canned or frozen
- 1/2 green pepper, finely diced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup french fried onions
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, green pepper, and barbecue sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to a large casserole dish and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375˚F for 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, remove the foil and add the french fried onions on top. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sides are bubbling and the onions are golden.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add jalapeños to the mix.
Feel free to substitute the cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese variety.
This casserole can be made ahead and stored in the fridge, just reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.