Mexican Style Chicken with Rice
A flavorful and delicious Mexican-inspired dish featuring tender chicken, savory rice, and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients | |
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| 3 | boneless skinless chicken breasts |
| 1 | cup white rice |
| 2 | cups water |
| 1 | (1 ¼ ounce) package taco seasoning |
| 1 | (15 ounce) jar salsa |
| 2 | cups shredded monterey jack cheese |
| sour cream (optional) | |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 375°F. |
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| 2. | In a 9 x 13 x 2 baking dish, combine the white rice, salsa, and taco seasoning. |
| 3. | Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture. |
| 4. | Pour 2 cups of water over the chicken and rice. |
| 5. | Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. |
| 6. | Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top. |
| 7. | Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly. |
| 8. | Serve hot, and if desired, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 787.9 kcal |
| Protein | 97.4 g |
| Fat | 21.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Sugar | 3.9 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița