Chicken Taco Rice Bake

50 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Drop two packets of Knorr taco rice mix into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. 2Add one cup of chicken broth to the baking dish.
  3. 3Add one jar of the salsa of your choice to the baking dish.
  4. 4Fill the empty salsa jar with water and pour it into the baking dish.
  5. 5Place a layer of cooked, shredded chicken on top of the rice mixture.
  6. 6Dump a bag of Mexican shredded cheese on top of the chicken and spread it into an even layer.
  7. 7Cover the baking dish with foil.
  8. 8Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
  9. 9Once the timer goes off, carefully remove the foil from the baking dish.
  10. 10Heat a tub of white queso in the microwave according to instructions.
  11. 11Pour the hot queso over the entire rice bake, ensuring it's fully covered.
  12. 12Return the dish to the oven for about five more minutes.
  13. 13Remove the dish from the oven.
  14. 14Sprinkle cilantro or parsley on top for garnish.
  15. 15Serve in a bowl and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 packets Knorr taco rice mix
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 jar salsa
  • 1 jar-full water
  • layer cooked chicken
  • 1 bag Mexican shredded cheese
  • 1 tub white queso
  • cilantro
  • parsley

Equipment

9x13 baking dishfoilovenmicrowavebowlfork

Tips

  • You can buy a whole cooked chicken and shred it, or cook chicken yourself.
  • You can buy pre-shredded cheese or shred your own.
  • Use all of the white queso to cover the rice bake completely.