Southwest Chicken And Rice Bake Recipes

SMOTHERED CHICKEN QUESO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish or 2 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning mix. Cook chicken in oil 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on both sides. Depending on thickness of chicken, it may not be cooked all the way through at this point but will finish baking in the oven.
• In large bowl, stir together salsa con queso, half-and-half and chopped green chiles; stir in bell pepper. Reserve 1 cup of the sauce mixture. Stir rice into remaining sauce mixture.
• Place rice mixture in casserole; top with chicken. Top with reserved sauce mixture, then shredded cheese. Cover with foil.
• Bake 20 minutes; uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until sauce bubbles and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
• Cool 10 minutes. Garnish with tomatoes and cilantro.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat rice according to package directions. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine chicken and tomatoes; stir in rice. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN & RICE BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375*.
• 2. In the bottom of a 9x13 glass baking dish, combine the rice, water, taco seasoning packet, 1/2 the jar of salsa and 1/3 can each of the beans and corn. Gently stir to combine.
• 3. Lay the chicken pieces over the rice mixture.
• 4. In the half-filled salsa jar, sprinkle in a little of the extra corn and beans, then re-lid & shake to combine. Pour over top of the chicken pieces.
• 5. Cover with foil & bake 35-40 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
• 6. Let stand 5 minutes uncovered before eating.
• Serve with sour cream if desired. I used the extra corn and beans to make a black bean & corn salsa to serve as a side dish.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE

Steps:

• 1. In large bowl, combine rice, chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, and red pepper. Stir to blend.
• 2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour until well blended and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir into the rice and chicken mixture. Add more spices, salt and/ or pepper if desired.
• 3. Spray a 2 to 2.5 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour mixture into the dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes, or until bubbly. If desired, sprinkle with the cheese 5-8 minutes before done.
• 4. If desired, serve with a dollop of sour cream, chopped green onions, and tomatoes.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spray a 4-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray. Add chicken, uncooked rice, black beans, and corn and stir until combined. Set aside.
• Mix tomato sauce, 2 cups chicken broth, sour cream, chili powder, salt, cumin, ancho chile pepper, and white pepper together in a large bowl. Pour into the casserole dish and mix well; contents should be fairly soupy. Cover with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, uncover, and stir.
• Add the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth if the casserole is too dry or beginning to stick. Cover again and return to the oven until rice is soft, about 40 more minutes.
• Remove foil, stir contents, and sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese. Return to the oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place chicken in a small baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, turning to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut into strips or cubes when cool enough to handle. Leave the oven on.
• While the chicken bakes, bring water and 2 tablespoons olive oil to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork.
• While the rice cooks, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, carrots, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Place rice, vegetable mixture, chicken, 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, beans, and tomatoes in a large bowl and stir until well combined. Spoon into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 minutes longer.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray. Combine all but last two ingredients in a large bowl, reserving 1 cup of shredded cheese. Spread mixture evenly into baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve topped with sour cream and tortilla strips, if desired. Refrigerate any leftovers.