Recipe for Taco Chicken Rice Casserole

When I welcomed our third daughter into the world, our dear friends brought over this most amazing casserole. It was Taco Seasoned chicken with rice, black beans, and some other ingredients. I’m pretty sure I ate most of the pan by myself!  Since I loved the recipe so much, I decided to re-create a similar casserole. In my version of this recipe, we use fewer ingredients in the casserole and serve more things on the side.

Recipe Ingredients

The ingredients for this casserole are simple, and can most often be found in my kitchen.

1. Boneless Chicken*
2. Taco Seasoning
3. Rice (we like Brown Rice)
4. Olive Oil
5. 1 Can Black Beans
6. Cheddar Cheese

* You can also use ground chicken, turkey or beef for this recipe. The only difference is, instead of using a slow cooker you will want to cook it in a pan as you would if preparing tacos.

Recipe Instructions

1. First Cook the Rice. We like to use a rice cooker but it isn’t necessary. You can cook it on the stovetop if you prefer.
2. Add Taco Seasoning, onions and water to Chicken. Cook in the slow cooker on high for about 4 hours.
3. Once the Rice is done, add 1 cup cheddar cheese and black beans. 
4. After the Chicken is done, shred and add to the bowl of rice.
5. Bake at 350 degrees until done.

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This recipe pairs great with Corn, Tortillas and all the ingredients you’d find on a taco bar.  My favorite way to eat this meal is with tortillas and sour cream with a few tomatoes. What items do you like to include on your Tacos?

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