Picante Chicken and Rice Bake

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.


Picante Chicken and Rice Bake

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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  jar
    (16 ounces) Pace® Picante Sauce
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  • 1/2  cup
    water
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  • 1  cup
    whole kernel corn
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  • 3/4  cup
    uncooked regular long-grain white rice
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  • skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
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    Paprika
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  • 1/2  cup
    shredded Cheddar cheese
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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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