Description
Blackened Chicken Taco Casserole with Pineapple Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish that blends spicy blackened chicken, cheesy goodness, and refreshing pineapple salsa. Perfect for family dinners or summer gatherings, this casserole promises to impress with its rich flavors and delightful textures. With easy preparation and nutritious ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it as a main course or pair it with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tbsp blackened seasoning
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup pineapple, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken with blackened seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice or quinoa, black beans, corn, and the browned chicken.
- Spread the mixture in a baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- For salsa, mix diced pineapple, chopped red onion, lime juice, cilantro, and salt in another bowl.
- Serve the casserole topped with fresh pineapple salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (about 280g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg