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Description
This Mexican Rice Chicken Bake is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines chicken, rice, and Mexican-inspired spices.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine cooked chicken, rice, cream of chicken soup, salsa, onion, chili powder, and cumin.
- Pour mixture into a baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add a layer of crushed tortilla chips on top before baking for added crunch.
- Use different types of cheese, such as Monterey Jack or pepper jack, for a variation in flavor.
- Add a can of drained and rinsed black beans or corn for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg