How To Make Spanish Rice Bake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and cook until softened.
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Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
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Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
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Stir in the cooked shredded chicken.
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Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 54mg
- Sodium : 791mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 54g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 19g
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