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Baked Southwest Chicken Casserole

October 31, 2025

Baked Southwest Chicken Casserole is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s loaded with tender chicken, black beans, corn, green chilies, and zesty Southwest seasonings that make every bite deliciously comforting.

This casserole comes together easily and is a great family favorite for any occasion. With bold flavors and minimal clean-up, it’s the kind of meal you’ll want to make again and again.

Baked Southwest Chicken Casserole

Baked Southwest Chicken Casserole

Baked Southwest Chicken Casserole

Baked Southwest Chicken Casserole is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s loaded with tender chicken, black beans, corn, green chilies, and zesty Southwest seasonings that make every bite deliciously comforting.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts , boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn, see note
  • 1 can diced green chiles
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup colby jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

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Notes

  • You can cut the chicken in half, chunks, or use chicken tenderloins in lieu of full chicken breasts to make serving easier. You can also use different cuts of boneless, skinless chicken such as thighs or wings however if the cut of meat is changed, cooking time may be varied.
  • Fresh cooked corn, thawed frozen corn, or drained canned corn can be used in this recipe.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.

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