January 13, 2011

Salsa Chicken and Rice Casserole

 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso® enchilada sauce
1 cup uncooked converted white rice
1 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
5 bone-in chicken breast halves with skin
3 tablespoon of taco seasoning (I make my own, see below)
*All prep work can be done a day ahead, just take the casserole out of the fridge 30 minutes before popping it in the oven.*
Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Reserve 2 tablespoons enchilada sauce for brushing on chicken. In large bowl, mix remaining enchilada sauce, the uncooked rice, salsa, and beans; pour into baking dish.
2. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle taco seasoning on chicken. Arrange chicken, skin side up, over rice mixture. Cover tightly with foil.
3. Bake for 1 hour with foil. Then uncover; brush chicken with reserved 2 tablespoons enchilada sauce. Bake uncovered 1 hour longer or until chicken is fork-tender, its juices run clear and skin is slightly crisp. Let sit for 5 minutes then enjoy!

Taco Seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Usually 3 tablespoons equals one packet

1 comment:

. said...

This looks really yummy!!!