Easy Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole

55 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add two bags of Knorr Spanish rice to a casserole dish.
  2. 2Add two bags of Knorr Spanish rice to a casserole dish.
  3. 3Add two bags of Knorr Spanish rice to a casserole dish.
  4. 4Add one entire container of chicken broth to the rice.
  5. 5Add one entire container of chicken broth to the rice.
  6. 6Add one entire container of chicken broth to the rice.
  7. 7Add two tablespoons of vegetable oil to the rice and broth mixture.
  8. 8Add two tablespoons of vegetable oil to the rice and broth mixture.
  9. 9Add two tablespoons of vegetable oil to the rice and broth mixture.
  10. 10Add one can of drained black beans to the mixture.
  11. 11Add one can of drained black beans to the mixture.
  12. 12Add one can of drained black beans to the mixture.
  13. 13Put on latex gloves to handle raw chicken.
  14. 14Put on latex gloves to handle raw chicken.
  15. 15Put on latex gloves to handle raw chicken.
  16. 16Trim two large chicken breasts into bite-size pieces using kitchen scissors.
  17. 17Trim two large chicken breasts into bite-size pieces using kitchen scissors.
  18. 18Trim two large chicken breasts into bite-size pieces using kitchen scissors.
  19. 19Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
  20. 20Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
  21. 21Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
  22. 22Add one container of taco seasoning on top of the cut chicken.
  23. 23Add one container of taco seasoning on top of the cut chicken.
  24. 24Add one container of taco seasoning on top of the cut chicken.
  25. 25Mix the taco seasoning into the chicken by hand, ensuring every piece is coated.
  26. 26Mix the taco seasoning into the chicken by hand, ensuring every piece is coated.
  27. 27Mix the taco seasoning into the chicken by hand, ensuring every piece is coated.
  28. 28Dump the seasoned chicken into the broth and rice mixture, making sure it's all dropped in on top.
  29. 29Dump the seasoned chicken into the broth and rice mixture, making sure it's all dropped in on top.
  30. 30Dump the seasoned chicken into the broth and rice mixture, making sure it's all dropped in on top.
  31. 31Remove gloves.
  32. 32Remove gloves.
  33. 33Remove gloves.
  34. 34Use a spurtle to submerge all the chicken and ensure the rice is fully covered by the chicken broth.
  35. 35Use a spurtle to submerge all the chicken and ensure the rice is fully covered by the chicken broth.
  36. 36Use a spurtle to submerge all the chicken and ensure the rice is fully covered by the chicken broth.
  37. 37Add one 16 oz jar of your favorite salsa on top of the mixture.
  38. 38Add one 16 oz jar of your favorite salsa on top of the mixture.
  39. 39Add one 16 oz jar of your favorite salsa on top of the mixture.
  40. 40Cover the casserole dish with foil or a lid.
  41. 41Cover the casserole dish with foil or a lid.
  42. 42Cover the casserole dish with foil or a lid.
  43. 43Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 45 minutes until the rice is cooked and chicken is done.
  44. 44Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 45 minutes until the rice is cooked and chicken is done.
  45. 45Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 45 minutes until the rice is cooked and chicken is done.
  46. 46After 45 minutes, drizzle about a fourth of a cup of spicy queso blanco on top of the cooked casserole.
  47. 47After 45 minutes, drizzle about a fourth of a cup of spicy queso blanco on top of the cooked casserole.
  48. 48After 45 minutes, drizzle about a fourth of a cup of spicy queso blanco on top of the cooked casserole.
  49. 49Use a spurtle to mix up the cooked chicken and rice, scraping the sides.
  50. 50Use a spurtle to mix up the cooked chicken and rice, scraping the sides.
  51. 51Use a spurtle to mix up the cooked chicken and rice, scraping the sides.
  52. 52Add a little bit more queso on top.
  53. 53Add a little bit more queso on top.
  54. 54Add a little bit more queso on top.
  55. 55Cover the entire casserole with about two cups of Mexican blend shredded cheese.
  56. 56Cover the entire casserole with about two cups of Mexican blend shredded cheese.
  57. 57Cover the entire casserole with about two cups of Mexican blend shredded cheese.
  58. 58Add jalapeño wheels to one half of the casserole if desired.
  59. 59Add jalapeño wheels to one half of the casserole if desired.
  60. 60Add jalapeño wheels to one half of the casserole if desired.
  61. 61Throw the casserole back in the oven uncovered for about 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  62. 62Throw the casserole back in the oven uncovered for about 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  63. 63Throw the casserole back in the oven uncovered for about 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  64. 64Serve the casserole.
  65. 65Serve the casserole.
  66. 66Serve the casserole.

Ingredients

  • 2 bags Knorr Spanish rice
  • 2 bags Knorr Spanish rice
  • 2 bags Knorr Spanish rice
  • 1 container chicken broth
  • 1 container chicken broth
  • 1 container chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 can drained black beans
  • 1 can drained black beans
  • 1 can drained black beans
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1 container taco seasoning
  • 1 container taco seasoning
  • 1 container taco seasoning
  • 1 16 oz jar salsa
  • 1 16 oz jar salsa
  • 1 16 oz jar salsa
  • 0.25 cup spicy queso blanco
  • 0.25 cup spicy queso blanco
  • 0.25 cup spicy queso blanco
  • 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • jalapeño wheels
  • jalapeño wheels
  • jalapeño wheels

Equipment

mixing bowllatex gloveskitchen scissorsspurtlecasserole dishfoil (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.