Jenn's Hot Mess Casserole
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 bag success 10 minute boil-in-bag brown rice
- 1 medium chicken breast, cut into small pieces (or any leftover meat that you might have in the fridge)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- garlic powder, to taste
- seasoning salt, to taste
- 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
- 2 cups low-sodium spaghetti sauce (any flavor)
- 1 (15 ounce) can golden corn kernels, drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1⁄2 cups fat-free shredded cheddar cheese (Kraft Naturals is great)
directions
- Cook the rice according to package directions.
- While the rice is cooking, heat the canola oil over Med/High heat.
- Add the chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder and seasoned salt, to taste. Saute until no longer pink.
- Add mushrooms and saute for another minute or two. Remove from heat and drain.
- In a large bowl, mix rice, chicken and mushrooms, spaghetti sauce, corn, kidney beans and ONLY 1 c of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Transfer the concoction to a casserole dish and sprinkle remaining cup of cheese on top.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until heated through.
- Note: I usually switch the ingredients up every time I make it but I always use things that are on the "healthy" side so I have something quick to just throw in the microwave at lunch time. It's also a cost effective alternative to lunch meats and microwavable frozen lunches. This recipe is just an idea for you to use to create a healthy meal for yourself.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
PSU_Lioness
Coal Township, Pennsylvania
Founding member of 'Zaar from way back in 2005 when this site was in its heyday. I didn't really start trying to cook until I was in my 20's, but Recipe Zaar really helped build my love for food and showed me the beauty of culinary experimentation. I'm still here as of 2024 so I hope you enjoy the recipes that I've managed to compile over the last two decades. Thanks for stopping by!