CHICKEN, SALSA AND RICE CASSEROLE

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Needed to whip up dinner with stuff I had in the house. Came up with this spanish style chicken and rice bake. Its very tasty and so comforfting, with minimal effort!

Provided by taraluvsspicy82

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1 (6 ounce) package Spanish rice mix (i use lipton or knorr)
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 cups frozen sliced bell peppers
1/2 small onion, diced
2/3 cup salsa
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded cheese blend

Steps:

  • cook rice according to package.
  • preheat oven to 325.
  • in a large skillet saute chicken in oil about 10 minutes. season with chili powder and cajun seasoning.
  • add peppers and onion, saute about 5-7 minutes until veggeies get tender.
  • add salsa and bring to boil. once boiling add corn, lower heat and simmer anouther 7 minutes.
  • remove from heat and combine with rice.
  • pour into casserole dish and top with cheese.
  • bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.4, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 65.2, Sodium 390.3, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 23.5

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