SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BAKE

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Flavorful and juicy chicken pieces bake with layers of salsa, black beans, and brown rice for a weeknight meal that's light but hearty.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese

Time 41m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ tablespoons TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing
1 cup canned no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
½ cup frozen corn
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
½ cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese
2 ⅔ cups hot cooked long-grain brown rice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Add seasoning mix to chicken in medium bowl; toss to evenly coat.
  • Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until evenly browned. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; cover with layers of beans, corn, onions and salsa.
  • Bake 20 min. Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted. Serve over rice.

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