Spanish Chicken & Rice Bake

"A throw-it-together and pop it in the oven supper. Use more chili powder or add hot sauce if you really want to spice it up! I just want to add: Many people who have tried this recipe have had to cook it longer than I have specified. A hint: I always use a casserole dish with a heavy tight-fitting lid. I sometimes presoak my rice in cold water for 10 minutes or so. Hope this helps! =) Barb PS...To Freeze : Cool, portion and freeze in a ziploc bag. To reheat: Thaw, place in a covered casserole dish and bake until heated through."
 
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Ready In:
50mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Mix soup, salsa, water, corn, and beans (optional) and rice in 2-quart shallow baking dish.
  • Top with chicken (seasoned with salt and pepper) and sprinkle with chili powder.
  • Cover tightly with casserole lid or foil.
  • Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or so.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.

Questions & Replies

  1. Someone please tell me why I’ve had this recipe in my oven for 90 minutes and the rice is STILL crunchy? What am I doing wrong? I have never been able to make these chicken & rice casseroles and have cooked rice!
     
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Reviews

  1. Oh YUM! This was perfectly awesome, and so fast and easy to put together. The aroma towards the end of baking had everybody coming to the kitchen to ask what was cooking. I used meduim salsa and it was just right for our tastes...not too spicy, but had a little kick. I used chicken breast tenders and put in a whole can (12 oz. vacuum pack) of corn. I didn't measure the cheese, but I know I put at least a cup of finely shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend on top. The rice I used was just a store-brand long grain. I will be making this often. It is so easy that even my kids could make it and not mess it up. THANK YOU Barbara!!
     
  2. Wonderful and tasty. I did add 1 cup of rinsed and cooked black beans in step #1. I would also suggest to lightly season chicken breast with salt and pepper before baking. I will be making this dish often.
     
  3. This was absolutely delicious! I added 1 cup of black beans as well. Then about 10 drops of tabasco to the medium salsa we used because we love things spicy! I cooked it for 45 mins like the recipe says to but the rice was not fully cooked so I added 20 more minutes to it. Then I removed the chicken, sprinkled it with cheese, then sprinkled the remaining cheese on the rice,corn and beans and let it cook about 5 more minutes to allow the cheese to melt. The chicken was tender and the rice could have been a meal in itself.
     
  4. I followed the recipe and when I took the foil off after cooking it was pretty dry and the rice was still hard. I had even added the water from the can of corn. So I added about a half cup more water, salt and red pepper and losely covered and cooked for about 15 more minutes. I added more cheese and let it sit in the hot oven for about 20 more minutes. Now the rice is perfect and the dish taste pretty good. Pretty basic but the ease and taste makes it worth trying.
     
  5. This is great, soooo easy to prepare and tastes terrific. This is one of the best one-dish meals I have had in a very long time. The mixture of the rice and soup comes out so creamy, and the salsa gives it a nice kick. I served this with some refried beans and it was a great meal. Thanks so much for posting this one, I will be making it often!!!!
     
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Tweaks

  1. Kind of did my own thing while craving red beans and rice. Didn't have chicken on hand so I used 1lb sliced smoked kielbasa. Didn't use corn. Used a can of red kidney beans. Used cream of mushroom soup instead. Added 2 tsp cajun essence and 1 tsp red pepper flakes. Turned out fantastic. Will make again.
     
  2. It was a hit with my family - even my picky toddler! I accidentally opened a can of kidney beans instead of black beans, and added some garlic powder. Other than that, I followed recipe and really enjoyed the flavor! <br/>I ran into the same problem that a lot of other people had: I presoaked my rice for 10 minutes, and covered the casserole dish, but after 45 minutes, the chicken was still pink, the rice wasn't cooked, and it was still really runny. So I cooked it for another 20 minutes at 400F, added the cheese on top and let it sit in the hot oven for another 4 minutes, and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!
     
  3. I made this tonight with what we had around the house, so it was a little different from the recipe, but delicious! Thought I'd post in case anyone else wanted a variation. Used 1 can of tomato sauce instead of the cream of mushroom soup and added a full can of water to the mix. I used a can of corn, and a Costco-sized can of chicken (both drained, of course). I also increased the chili powder and added some cumin and some salt. Baked for just over an hour. Stirred it a couple times during baking. Topped with a bit more cheese and then crushed tortilla chips and put it back in the oven until bubbly. Everyone loved it. Will have to try it as written next!! Thanks for posting such a versatile recipe!
     
  4. Yummy! This was soo good and delicious! I did your Recipe a little different though! I added Brown Rice instead of White Rice, I also did 4 tbsp of Salsa instead of a cup like your Recipes states and I also seasoned mine with Adobo! I also have to agree with others 45 minutes was not enough cooking time! I had to cook it 20 minutes more! But besides that this Recipe is awesome I would love to hug you for sharing this Delicious Dish! <br/>Grazie :)
     
  5. Holy cow! This is a favourite in our house - an absolute favourite! I've made some small substitutions to make it fit into my diet, but this is fantastic!<br/>I cube the chicken and mix it in with the rice, as it takes on the flavour even better. Instead of adding salsa, I add original Rotel, and I omit the beans and corn in favour of chopped up peppers and a finely chopped stalk or two of celery. Instead of adding water, I add a little chicken broth - just for some extra zing! Sometimes I also add some jalapenos. <br/>This recipe has a super solid foundation of awesome, and I highly recommend it! Make changes so it suits your taste - you can't really go wrong!
     

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