SOUTHWEST CHICKEN PARMESAN AND RICE

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Put a twist on classic Parmesan chicken with this Southwest Chicken Parmesan and Rice recipe. Made with chicken, white rice, salsa, shredded cheese, cilantro and more, this Southwest Chicken Parmesan and Rice is a fun and flavorful recipe the entire family will enjoy.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 36m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin, divided
1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1/2 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1/2 cup rinsed canned no-salt-added red kidney beans
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Mix 1 tsp. cumin with coating mix before using to coat chicken as directed on package.
Place chicken in single layer in 8-inch square pan sprayed with cooking spray.
Bake 20 to 21 min. or until done (165°F). Meanwhile, cook rice as directed on package, omitting salt.
Mix tomato sauce, salsa and remaining cumin until blended.
Top each chicken breast with 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce mixture and 2 Tbsp. cheese. Pour remaining tomato sauce mixture around chicken. Bake 5 min. or until sauce is heated through and cheese is melted. Meanwhile, combine beans, corn, cilantro and dressing in large bowl. Add cooked rice; mix lightly.
Serve chicken with rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 1660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g