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Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Bake Recipe

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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Tex-Mex chicken and rice bake is a flavorful one-pan meal featuring seasoned cubed chicken breasts, long-grain rice, black beans, corn, and melted Mexican cheese blend. Infused with bold Southwestern spices like chili powder and cumin, this hearty dish is both comforting and easy to prepare, perfect for family dinners or meal prepping.

Ingredients

Chicken and Rice Mixture

  • 1½ lbs (680g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 cup (190g) long-grain rice
  • 2 cups (480ml) chicken broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Topping

  • 1½ cups (150g) shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking during baking.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In the prepared dish, combine the rice, chicken broth, black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and flavors.
  4. Add Chicken: Stir in the cubed chicken pieces into the rice mixture ensuring they are well coated and evenly spread throughout the dish.
  5. Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam and moisture. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  6. Add Cheese: After 45 minutes, carefully remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over the top of the bake.
  7. Continue Baking: Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rice is fully cooked and tender.
  8. Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the bake to set.

Notes

  • Garnish with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor and creaminess.
  • For extra zest, substitute regular salsa with Rotel tomatoes.
  • This dish is excellent for meal prep and tastes great as leftovers.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Find it online: https://myhomemadecooking.com/tex-mex-chicken-and-rice-bake-recipe/