For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add an additional can of black beans or 1 cup of crumbled tofu. Feel free to substitute other vegetables, such as bell peppers, corn, or spinach, based on your preferences and what you have on hand. To add a touch of smoky flavor, use smoked paprika instead of cayenne pepper. This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold. If you don't have Swiss cheese, Monterey Jack or Gruyere are excellent substitutes.
Brown Rice and Black Bean Casserole
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 35 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 50 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS1.6K
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant casserole! Featuring tender brown rice, protein-packed black beans, succulent chicken, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all blanketed in a generous layer of nutty Swiss cheese. It's a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate12 g
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Cholesterol77 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein25 g
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Saturated Fat12 g
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Sodium363 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Combine brown rice and vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
02 Step
Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
03 Step
Recipe View While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add sliced zucchini, chopped chicken, and sliced mushrooms. Season with cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is lightly browned and the chicken is heated through, approximately 8-10 minutes.
04 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, gently mix together the cooked brown rice, the skillet mixture (onion, zucchini, chicken, mushrooms), drained black beans, drained diced green chiles, and shredded carrots. Add half of the shredded Swiss cheese (1 cup) and stir to combine.
05 Step
Recipe View Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining Swiss cheese (1 cup) evenly over the top.
06 Step
Recipe View Cover the casserole dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
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Kayla Schowalter
Mar 31, 2025I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit!
Bianka Marquardt
Mar 23, 2025I added some bell peppers and it was even better!
Colin Maggio
Dec 26, 2024Great recipe! I substituted quinoa for the brown rice and it was delicious.
Sydni Senger
Oct 24, 2024Excellent recipe! I’ll definitely make this again.
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Aug 23, 2024This is my new go-to recipe! So easy and the whole family loves it!
Deborah Prohaska
Jun 16, 2024Next time I’ll try adding some roasted corn.
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Raphael Kreiger
Sep 8, 2022I found that adding a bit of hot sauce gave it the perfect kick!