Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 15 ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 15 ounce can corn (drained)
  • 4 ounce can green chiles
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 cups grated pepper jack cheese (divided)
  • Optional for serving: Fresh minced parsley or cilantro, fresh diced tomatoes, sliced green onions

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and diced onions and cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until no longer pink.
  • Stir in garlic and seasonings and cook for a minute. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, black beans, corn and green chiles. Add rice and stir to combine.
  • Stir in a packed cup of pepper jack cheese. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese evenly on top of the casserole.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh diced tomatoes, sliced green onions and minced parsley. Serve immediately.