I have mentioned in the past that my all time favorite meal growing up was Chicken and Rice Casserole…loved it! I loved it so much that on our first Valentine’s Day, my husband conspired with his aunt to make me Chicken and Rice Casserole. It was not the kind I was used to growing up but it was still delicious and the thought behind it won me over! I am married to him now, right?
That was when I learned he could cook and he continued to cook the majority of our meals after we were married. That’s what saved me from having to cook, I never had to. I typically did not get off work until 7-8pm so by the time I got home he was either ready for dinner or had already eaten dinner.
Then, the tables turned when he started working nights…it was all me. I had to learn to cook! WHAT?! Call the troops…I can’t cook!
Shortly after, this site was born and day by day I taught myself to cook. Now I can pretty much come up with recipes on the spot and do a million other things I never knew would happen or be possible!
Amazing how that story all comes out of Chicken and Rice Casserole…isn’t it?
The last time I made this, I was trying to think of a twist to one of my favorites. Then, I thought…what about a Mexican Chicken & Rice Casserole. Umm…Yes, please!
If you like things spicy, keep your red pepper handy. If you are like me and just a tiny amount of spice makes you run for the pitcher of water, skip the red pepper and enjoy!
Enjoy!
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Mexican Chicken Bake
Ingredients
- 4-6 Medium Size Chicken Breast I used 4 large chicken breast and cut them up into smaller portions
- 1/4 Cup Flour or Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
- 1 Taco Seasoning Packet or Gluten Free Taco Seasoning Packet
- 2 Cups Brown Minute Rice
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Can Black Beans
- 1/2 Cup Diced Onion
- 1 14.5 Oz Can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies Rotel
- 1 Cup Shredded Taco Cheese
- Optional: Red Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Begin by preheating the oven to 400*.
- Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl mix the flour and taco seasoning, then coat each chicken breast evenly with the mixture.
- Place the chicken breast in the casserole dish.
- Evenly pour on the brown rice and water.
- Bake in the oven at 400* for 45 minutes - 1 hour, until the chicken is done.
- Carefully remove from the oven, then top with beans, onions, tomatoes, taco cheese, and pepper.
- Place back in the oven for 10 minutes to heat through or until the cheese is melted.
- (Note: This is also good on day 2, shredded up and served in a tortilla or on tortilla chips as nachos.)
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