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Easy Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole
55m
Serves 1
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Easy Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole
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Serves 1
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Directions
1
Add two bags of Knorr Spanish rice to a casserole dish.
2
Add one entire container of chicken broth to the rice.
3
Add two tablespoons of vegetable oil to the rice and broth mixture.
4
Add one can of drained black beans to the mixture.
5
Put on latex gloves to handle raw chicken.
6
Trim two large chicken breasts into bite-size pieces using kitchen scissors.
7
Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
8
Add one container of taco seasoning on top of the cut chicken.
9
Mix the taco seasoning into the chicken by hand, ensuring every piece is coated.
10
Dump the seasoned chicken into the broth and rice mixture, making sure it's all dropped in on top.
11
Remove gloves.
12
Use a spurtle to submerge all the chicken and ensure the rice is fully covered by the chicken broth.
13
Add one 16 oz jar of your favorite salsa on top of the mixture.
14
Cover the casserole dish with foil or a lid.
15
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 45 minutes until the rice is cooked and chicken is done.
16
After 45 minutes, drizzle about a fourth of a cup of spicy queso blanco on top of the cooked casserole.
17
Use a spurtle to mix up the cooked chicken and rice, scraping the sides.
18
Add a little bit more queso on top.
19
Cover the entire casserole with about two cups of Mexican blend shredded cheese.
20
Add jalapeño wheels to one half of the casserole if desired.
21
Throw the casserole back in the oven uncovered for about 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
22
Serve the casserole.
Ingredients
2 bags Knorr Spanish rice
1 container chicken broth
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 can drained black beans
2 large chicken breasts
1 container taco seasoning
1 16 oz jar salsa
0.25 cup spicy queso blanco
2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
jalapeño wheels
Equipment
mixing bowl
latex gloves
kitchen scissors
spurtle
casserole dish
foil (optional)
Tips
Do not rinse this type of rice.
Pat chicken dry with a paper towel; no need to rinse.
Use kitchen scissors to trim chicken for easier cleanup.
Mix taco seasoning into chicken by hand for best coating.
Ensure rice is fully covered by liquid to absorb chicken broth.
Add jalapeño wheels to one side for those who like spicy food.
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