Easy Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole
Directions
- 1Add two bags of Knorr Spanish rice to a casserole dish.
- 2Add one entire container of chicken broth to the rice.
- 3Add two tablespoons of vegetable oil to the rice and broth mixture.
- 4Add one can of drained black beans to the mixture.
- 5Put on latex gloves to handle raw chicken.
- 6Trim two large chicken breasts into bite-size pieces using kitchen scissors.
- 7Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
- 8Add one container of taco seasoning on top of the cut chicken.
- 9Mix the taco seasoning into the chicken by hand, ensuring every piece is coated.
- 10Dump the seasoned chicken into the broth and rice mixture, making sure it's all dropped in on top.
- 11Remove gloves.
- 12Use a spurtle to submerge all the chicken and ensure the rice is fully covered by the chicken broth.
- 13Add one 16 oz jar of your favorite salsa on top of the mixture.
- 14Cover the casserole dish with foil or a lid.
- 15Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 45 minutes until the rice is cooked and chicken is done.
- 16After 45 minutes, drizzle about a fourth of a cup of spicy queso blanco on top of the cooked casserole.
- 17Use a spurtle to mix up the cooked chicken and rice, scraping the sides.
- 18Add a little bit more queso on top.
- 19Cover the entire casserole with about two cups of Mexican blend shredded cheese.
- 20Add jalapeño wheels to one half of the casserole if desired.
- 21Throw the casserole back in the oven uncovered for about 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- 22Serve 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 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.
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