DASH Diet Mexican Bake

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups cooked rice , preferably brown
• 1 pound skinless , boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
• 2 cans no-salt-added tomatoes , 14.5 ounce
• 1 can no-salt-added black beans , 15 ounce
• 1 cup frozen yellow corn kernels
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped poblano pepper
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 4 garlics cloves , crushed
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
• 0.25 cups jalapeno pepper slices , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread rice in a shallow 3-quart casserole. Top with chicken.

3. 3

   In a bowl combine tomatoes, beans, corn, peppers, seasonings and garlic; pour over chicken.

4. 4

   Top with cheese and optional jalapeño.

5. 5

   Bake for 45 minutes.