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Hearty Chicken Casserole

10 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Mar. 15, 2022
Bring the flavors of the Southwest to the table with this delectable high-fiber dish from Jenny Ebert of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The cheesy topping and creamy consistency are sure to win ’em over!
Hearty Chicken Casserole
Hearty Chicken Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute celery and onion in oil until tender. Stir in chicken, beans, chili powder and cumin; heat through.
  2. Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine tomatoes and soup; pour over chicken mixture.
  3. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Can you freeze Hearty Chicken Casserole?

Cover and freeze unbaked casserole up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake according to directions.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 346 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.