Picante Chicken and Rice Bake
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Pace Salsa & Picante
Relax...it takes just 10 minutes to put together this kicked-up casserole, and the whole family will be thrilled when it comes out of the oven.

Servings:
4
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Ingredients
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1 jar(16 ounces) Pace® Picante Saucesee savings

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1/2 cupwatersee savings

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1 cupwhole kernel cornsee savings

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3/4 cupuncooked regular long-grain white ricesee savings

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4skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)see savings

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Paprikasee savings

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1/2 cupshredded Cheddar cheesesee savings

Directions
1.
Stir the picante sauce, water, corn and rice in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with the chicken. Sprinkle the chicken with the paprika. Cover the baking dish.
2.
Bake at 375 degrees F. for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender. Sprinkle with the cheese.
3.
If you don't have Cheddar cheese on hand, you can substitute an equal amount of shredded Monterey Jack or a Mexican cheese blend.
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