CHICKEN AND RICE MEXICAN STYLE

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I'm sure somewhere along the way someone else created this recipe. I was bored with plain chicken, etc so I decided to "spice it up" and add some mexican flair to it.

Provided by Sherries1970

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup white rice
2 cups water
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) jar salsa
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 9 x 13 x 2 baking dish add rice, salsa and taco seasoning.
  • Layer chicken on top of rice.
  • Pour water over everything and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and add shredded cheese and bake until cheese is melted.
  • Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.9, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 247.8, Sodium 1229.1, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 97.4

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