Chicken Taco Rice Bake

50m
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 1 cup of chicken broth.
  3. 3Add one jar of salsa of your choice.
  4. 4Fill the salsa jar with water and pour it onto the dish.
  5. 5Add a layer of cooked rotisserie chicken on top.
  6. 6Sprinkle or dump a bag of Mexican shredded cheese on top and spread it into an even layer.
  7. 7Cover the dish with foil.
  8. 8Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.
  9. 9When the timer goes off, take the dish out of the oven and carefully remove the foil.
  10. 10Heat a tub of white queso in the microwave according to instructions.
  11. 11Pour the hot queso on top of the rice bake, covering the whole thing.
  12. 12Throw it back in the oven for about five more minutes.
  13. 13Once it comes out of the oven, it is done.
  14. 14Optionally, sprinkle cilantro or parsley on top.
  15. 15Serve in a bowl.

Ingredients

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