Cheesy Mexican Chicken and rice bake

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4.7

14 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 - 6

  • Calories

    418 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Cheesy Mexican Chicken and rice bake

This cheesy Mexican chicken and rice bake is filled with corn, beans and chicken and perfectly spiced. A delicious, easy dinner recipe.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 4 garlic crushed, cloves
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 cups rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 400 g (14oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 400 g (14oz) black beans or kidney beans
  • cups corn kernels thawed if using frozen
  • 3 cups chicken shredded, cooked
  • 2 cups cheese grated
  • Coriander to serve, or cilantro
  • jalapeños to serve
  • lime to serve, wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
  2. In a large, deep braiser sauté the onion, garlic and pepper until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the rice and season with the taco spice and a pinch of salt. Pour in the chicken stock and tomatoes.
  4. Allow to cook until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid then stir in the beans, corn and chicken. 
  5. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, add the cheese then bake for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and the rice is cooked through. 
  6. Remove from the oven, top with fresh coriander/cilantro, sliced jalapeños and lime wedges. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 418kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 1016mg (42%) Potassium 592mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 866IU (17%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 212mg (21%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4- 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 418kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 1016mg 42%
Potassium 592mg 13%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 866IU 17%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 212mg 21%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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