Southwest Rotisserie Chicken Food

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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This Southwestern Chicken Casserole calls for simple, healthy ingredients and gives the classic chicken casserole a run for its money!

Provided by Lee Funke

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1.5 cups minute brown rice (uncooked (white or brown minute rice will work))
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
1 15- oz. can sweet corn (drained and rinsed)
1 15- oz. can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch chunks (raw))
1 16- oz. jar salsa (any spice level works!)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 cup Colby Jack cheese
optional toppings: shredded Colby Jack cheese (Greek yogurt, salsa, and green onions.)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Add all of the ingredients (minus the shredded cheese) into the casserole dish and mix together with a wooden spoon making sure that everything is well mixed and submerged in liquid.
Then, cover with aluminum foil and bake at 375ºF for about 50 minutes.
Uncover and top with shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes.
Once fully cooked, let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Top with Greek yogurt, more shredded cheese, salsa, and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8, Calories 366 kcal, Sugar 6 g, Fat 5 g, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 27 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD

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My husband loves salads, and this flavorful chicken recipe is easy, nutritious and very tasty. Serve it over greens, tucked in a pita or rolled up in a tortilla. -Sara Hobbs, West Tawakoni, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

4 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1 cup chopped red or sweet onion
1 cup minced fresh cilantro
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
SALADS:
Torn mixed salad greens and sliced almonds
PITAS:
Whole wheat pita pocket halves and lettuce leaves
WRAPS:
Whole wheat tortillas and sliced ripe avocado

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Serve as desired., Salads: Top salad greens with chicken salad; sprinkle with almonds., Pitas: Line pita halves with lettuce leaves; fill with chicken salad., Wraps: Place chicken salad off-center on tortillas; top with avocado. Roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges