Texan Chicken and Rice Casserole

A hearty, one-pan bake featuring seasoned chicken, long-grain rice, and a blend of corn, beans, and melted pepper jack cheese. Infused with smoky Tex-Mex spices, this casserole is a crowd-pleasing comfort meal with a bit of a kick. It is the perfect solution for feeding a large family with minimal effort and cleanup.

Prep 5 minCook 16 minTotal 21 minUpdated Jul 3, 202621 min

A hearty, one-pan bake featuring seasoned chicken, long-grain rice, and a blend of corn, beans, and melted pepper jack cheese. Infused with smoky Tex-Mex spices, this casserole is a crowd-pleasing comfort meal with a bit of a kick. It is the perfect solution for feeding a large family with minimal effort and cleanup.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 85 g Breast Half, skinless boneless chicken cut
  • 1 tsp Extra Spicy Seasoning, blend
  • 1/4 tsp Corn, fire-roasted peppers thawed
  • 1/4 tsp Black Bean, no-salt-added rinsed drained
  • 1 medium Tomato, chopped divided
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Tortilla Strip

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with seasoning blend. Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Carefully add chicken to oil; cook and stir until fully cooked and no longer pink inside, about 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl.
  2. Stir vegetable blend, beans and half of the tomatoes into the same skillet. Cook until coated with oil and vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to the bowl with chicken.
  3. Stir together Knorr(R) Fiesta Sides(TM) - Spanish Rice and 2 cups water in the same skillet. Bring to a boil; stir. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in chicken and vegetables. Cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Stir in remaining tomatoes and chopped cilantro. Top with chili-lime flavor tortilla strips and serve immediately.

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