Southwest Chicken And Rice Bake Recipe 455

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350F
• Heat a medium sauce pot or dutch oven that has a lid over medium high heat and add in 2 Tbs oil
• Once it's heated, add in the 1/2 cup diced onion and 1.5 cups long grain white rice and stir frequently for five minutes until the onion is soft and fragrant and the rice is slightly toasted
• Next, add in 2 cups of chicken broth and 3/4 cup of jarred mild salsa and stir until it's all combined.
• Then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with the lid and let it continue to cook over a low simmer until the rice has absorbed all the liquids (approximately 20 minutes).
• Once the rice is cooked, remove the lid and stir the rice to break it up.
• Then, in a large bowl (or in the pot, if the pot is large enough) combine the rice with 4.25 oz can of sliced black olives, 14 oz can of petite diced tomatoes, 1.5 cups sour cream, 7oz of diced green chiles, 3 cups of cooked diced or shredded chicken and half of the shredded jack cheese.
• Mix that all together and put it into a large 13 x 9 inch casserole dish.
• Smooth the mixture out in the casserole dish then cover it with aluminum foil and bake covered for 30 minutes at 350F.
• After 30 minutes and the casserole is heated through, remove the foil, add the remaining 8oz of shredded jack cheese to the top of the casserole and bake uncovered for an additional 15 - 20 minutes until the cheese on top is melted, bubbling and slightly browned.
• Remove the cooked casserole from the oven and allow it to rest out of the oven for at least 10 minute to allow the casserole to set.
• Slice the casserole into square servings and serve topped with sour cream, guacamole, avocados, cilantro, or anything you like with southwest flair!

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F.
• In a medium saucepan, cook your brown rice according to the directions on your package.
• In a large frying pan, melt your 2 tbsp of butter and sautee your onions, peppers, garlic and cumin.
• Once the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes, add in your diced chicken.
• Stir and let it cook for about 5 minutes, then add in your green chiles, corn and 1 jar of salsa. Sautee for about 5 minutes.
• Once the rice is done cooking, mix it into your chicken + veggie mixture in the large saucepan. Pour in your black beans and continue mixing.
• Spray your 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray, then pour half your chicken and rice mixture into the dish. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese on top. Then, pour the other half of your chicken and rice mixture and top with the other cup of shredded cheese.
• Bake for 20 minutes and allow it to cool for 10. Top with chopped cilantro, avocado or your favorite hot sauce and enjoy!

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat rice according to package directions. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine chicken and tomatoes; stir in rice. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Step 1 Heat oil in 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces. Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes; transfer chicken to plate. Step 2 Add onions and peppers to same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir lemon juice, chili powder, garlic, paprika and hot pepper flakes into skillet. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Return chicken to skillet. Step 3 Add contents of yellow rice mix and 2 cups water to skillet; stir to combine. Bring water to boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through, rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Step 4 Remove skillet from heat; stir in cilantro. Serve warm.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, combine chili powder through dried oregano, stir and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine rice through black beans. Stir to combine and then add spice blend, stirring to combine again.
• Line the bottom of the baking dish with chicken strips in a single layer. Pour rice and vegetable mixture over chicken. It is important to place the chicken on the bottom against the baking dish and near the heating element of the oven to make sure it is cooked all the way through.
• Cover with aluminum foil, tightly sealing around the edges to create a steamer for rice.
• Bake, covered, for 50 minutes. Remove, uncover and fluff rice with a fork before returning to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
• Remove and serve. Top with avocado, sour cream and Mexican cheese blend, if desired.
• If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Grease 2 quart or 8x8 casserole dish.
• Prepare rice as directed to make 2 cups of cooked rice.
• Saute 2 chicken breasts in a shallow pan using olive oil, salt and pepper until done. Chop chicken breasts into bite size pieces.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Pour mixture into greased (or sprayed) casserole dish.
• Bake for 40 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Add seasoning mix to chicken in medium bowl; toss to evenly coat.
• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until evenly browned. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; cover with layers of beans, corn, onions and salsa.
• Bake 20 min. Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted. Serve over rice.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE BAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the rice, beef, sour cream, 3/4 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese, chilies, salt and pepper. , Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve with olives, tomatoes and onions if desired.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Add seasoning mix to chicken in medium bowl; toss to evenly coat.
• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until lightly browned. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; cover with layers of beans, corn, onions and salsa.
• Bake 20 min. Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted. Serve over rice.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, chiles, soup, cheese, onions, salt, pepper and water and pour the mixture into a microwave safe 9x13 inch casserole dish.
• Add the rice. The mixture should be the consistency of soupy pancake batter.
• Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap and microwave for about 15 minutes (depending on the microwave). Serve with mexicorn and green salad if desired.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN & RICE BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375*.
• 2. In the bottom of a 9x13 glass baking dish, combine the rice, water, taco seasoning packet, 1/2 the jar of salsa and 1/3 can each of the beans and corn. Gently stir to combine.
• 3. Lay the chicken pieces over the rice mixture.
• 4. In the half-filled salsa jar, sprinkle in a little of the extra corn and beans, then re-lid & shake to combine. Pour over top of the chicken pieces.
• 5. Cover with foil & bake 35-40 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
• 6. Let stand 5 minutes uncovered before eating.
• Serve with sour cream if desired. I used the extra corn and beans to make a black bean & corn salsa to serve as a side dish.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray. Combine all but last two ingredients in a large bowl, reserving 1 cup of shredded cheese. Spread mixture evenly into baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve topped with sour cream and tortilla strips, if desired. Refrigerate any leftovers.