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. 2Drop two packets of Knorr taco rice mix into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
  3. 3Drop two packets of Knorr taco rice mix into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
  4. 4Add 1 cup of chicken broth.
  5. 5Add 1 cup of chicken broth.
  6. 6Add 1 cup of chicken broth.
  7. 7Add one jar of salsa of your choice.
  8. 8Add one jar of salsa of your choice.
  9. 9Add one jar of salsa of your choice.
  10. 10Fill the salsa jar with water and pour it onto the dish.
  11. 11Fill the salsa jar with water and pour it onto the dish.
  12. 12Fill the salsa jar with water and pour it onto the dish.
  13. 13Add a layer of cooked rotisserie chicken on top.
  14. 14Add a layer of cooked rotisserie chicken on top.
  15. 15Add a layer of cooked rotisserie chicken on top.
  16. 16Sprinkle or dump a bag of Mexican shredded cheese on top and spread it into an even layer.
  17. 17Sprinkle or dump a bag of Mexican shredded cheese on top and spread it into an even layer.
  18. 18Sprinkle or dump a bag of Mexican shredded cheese on top and spread it into an even layer.
  19. 19Cover the dish with foil.
  20. 20Cover the dish with foil.
  21. 21Cover the dish with foil.
  22. 22Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.
  23. 23Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.
  24. 24Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.
  25. 25When the timer goes off, take the dish out of the oven and carefully remove the foil.
  26. 26When the timer goes off, take the dish out of the oven and carefully remove the foil.
  27. 27When the timer goes off, take the dish out of the oven and carefully remove the foil.
  28. 28Heat a tub of white queso in the microwave according to instructions.
  29. 29Heat a tub of white queso in the microwave according to instructions.
  30. 30Heat a tub of white queso in the microwave according to instructions.
  31. 31Pour the hot queso on top of the rice bake, covering the whole thing.
  32. 32Pour the hot queso on top of the rice bake, covering the whole thing.
  33. 33Pour the hot queso on top of the rice bake, covering the whole thing.
  34. 34Throw it back in the oven for about five more minutes.
  35. 35Throw it back in the oven for about five more minutes.
  36. 36Throw it back in the oven for about five more minutes.
  37. 37Once it comes out of the oven, it is done.
  38. 38Once it comes out of the oven, it is done.
  39. 39Once it comes out of the oven, it is done.
  40. 40Optionally, sprinkle cilantro or parsley on top.
  41. 41Optionally, sprinkle cilantro or parsley on top.
  42. 42Optionally, sprinkle cilantro or parsley on top.
  43. 43Serve in a bowl.
  44. 44Serve in a bowl.
  45. 45Serve in a bowl.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

9x13 baking dishfoilmicrowavebowlfork

Tips

  • You can buy pre-shredded chicken or shred your own cooked chicken.
  • For a fancy look, sprinkle cilantro or parsley on top after baking.
  • If you have the "soap gene", use parsley instead of cilantro.