Mexican Chicken and Rice

Mexican Chicken and Rice

from smartschoolhouse.com

This dinner recipe is made in one pan and is done just in 30 minutes making cleaning a breeze. Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole is topped with ooey gooey cheese and filled with staples from your pantry!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 15 oz (can) black beans, drained
  • 1 15 oz (can) corn, drained
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • ½ cup chunky salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°

  2. 2

    In the mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients except only use 1 cup of cheese. Save the other cup for adding to the top.

  3. 3

    Prepare your baking dish with non-stick spray

  4. 4

    Add the mixture to the baking dish

  5. 5

    Put the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top

  6. 6

    Cover with foil and cook for 25 minutes

  7. 7

    Remove the foil and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted