How To Make Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
A flavorful and comforting dish filled with tender chicken, rice, vegetables, and a blend of Mexican spices.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 can (14 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
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Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the uncooked rice, diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chilies, chicken broth, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
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Top with the cooked chicken and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 489kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 93mg
- Sodium : 923mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 55g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 9g
- Protein : 36g
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