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Black Bean and Mixed Rice Casserole

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Course: Entrée
Bean type: Black Bean
Servings: 8
Calories: 305.6kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 6-ounce package white and wild rice mix
  • vegetable cooking spray
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped green pepper
  • ½ cup red pepper
  • cups sliced mushrooms (4 ounces)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cooked and cubed (2½ cups)
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans (or 1½ cups cooked dry-packaged black beans) rinsed, drained
  • ½ cup whole kernel corn
  • ½ cup peas
  • cups fat-free sour cream
  • cups (5 ounces) shredded reduced-fat or fat-free cheddar cheese, divided
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook rice according to package directions, discarding spice packet.
  • Spray medium skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add onion, green and red pepper, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning; cook, covered, over medium heat until mushrooms are wilted, about 5 minutes. Cook, uncovered, until vegetables are tender and excess moisture is gone, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Combine rice, mushroom mixture, chicken, beans, corn, peas, sour cream and 1 cup cheese; season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon into 2-quart casserole; sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° F. until hot through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 305.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.96g | Protein: 26.51g | Fat: 5.66g | Cholesterol: 58.12mg | Sodium: 494.45mg | Fiber: 4.12g | Calcium: 373.64mg | Iron: 2.33mg