Chicken, Salsa and Rice Casserole
photo by taraluvsspicy82
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
-
1 casserole
- Serves:
- 6
ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 (6 ounce) package Spanish rice mix (i use lipton or knorr)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 2 cups frozen sliced bell peppers
- 1⁄2 small onion, diced
- 2⁄3 cup salsa
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded cheese blend
directions
- cook rice according to package.
- preheat oven to 325.
- in a large skillet saute chicken in oil about 10 minutes. season with chili powder and cajun seasoning.
- add peppers and onion, saute about 5-7 minutes until veggeies get tender.
- add salsa and bring to boil. once boiling add corn, lower heat and simmer anouther 7 minutes.
- remove from heat and combine with rice.
- pour into casserole dish and top with cheese.
- bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is browned and bubbly.
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<p>I love to both cook and eat, although according to friends and fam baking is my specialty! I am currently in school and working full time so I don't get to be in the kitchen as often as I'd like. I hope one to be either a caterer or restaurant critic!</p>