Monterey Chicken Rice Bake Recipes

MONTEREY CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, drained spinach, 1 cup cheese, garlic and 1/2 can of French's French Fried Onions.
• Pour into prepared pan.
• Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese and onions on top of rice mixture.
• Bake, uncovered, for 40 to 50 minutes.

HUNT'S® MONTERREY CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix together adobo seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of the chili powder. Season 1 side chicken breasts with the mixture.
• Place olive oil in a large saucepan over medium; heat until the oil shimmers. Place chicken pieces in hot oil, seasoned side down. Brown on each side, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add chopped onion to pot and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add rice, Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes (drained), corn, garlic, and remaining 2 teaspoons of chili powder, stirring to combine.
• When ingredients are well combined, add chicken broth, and stir.
• Place browned chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture, with browned side up, being careful not to submerge chicken.
• Cover and bake 15 minutes, then remove lid and continue baking about 5 minutes more.
• When chicken internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), place a slice of tomato and slices of avocado on top of each piece, and place a slice of pepper jack cheese on top.
• Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes.
• Plate cooked chicken, then fluff rice with a fork, and serve alongside chicken. Garnish with fresh cilantro and snipped chives, if desired.

MONTEREY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large bowl combine chicken cubes, taco sauce, onion, chilies, corn, rice, water and olives.
• Spoon into ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, combine taco shell pieces and cheese.
• Sprinkle over chicken mixture.
• Bake 40-45 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

MONTEREY BBQ CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Lightly spray bottom of medium to large baking dish with regular cooking spray. Chop green onion stems into small pieces, as much as you would like.
• Fry bacon on stove until crispy. Lay flat on paper towels to absorb grease. After it cools, crumble bacon and set aside. (I used the precooked microwave bacon and it turned out good).
• Brush both sides of chicken breasts with barbecue sauce. Lay chicken flat in a shallow baking dish and season with the barbecue seasoning. Flip and season opposite sides.
• Let chicken set for 10 minutes. Brush each chicken breast with barbecue again. Pour Hidden Valley Ranch dressing over each chicken breast, covering thoroughly.
• Place crumbled bacon pieces over chicken in dish. Add shredded Montery Jack cheese (make sure to completely cover the chicken with cheese) and green onions over dish.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes uncovered. Comes out very tender!