CHILI RICE CON QUESO

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Melty cheese, canned chili beans and tomatoes along with a salsa rice mix make this Mexi-casserole a quick and delicious after-work dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (5 oz) salsa-style rice mix
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 oz)
1 can (15 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained
2 cups Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes (from 28-oz can), undrained
1/2 cup water

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In casserole, mix rice mix and 1/2 cup of the cheese.
In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix chili beans, tomatoes and water. Heat to boiling. Pour bean mixture over rice mixture in casserole; stir to mix.
Cover; bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1330 mg