Baked Salsa Chicken and Rice Recipe
Baked Salsa Chicken and Rice - a delicious and easy this baked salsa chicken recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for a busy weeknight!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 16 ounces chunky mild salsa
- 1 ¼ cups long grain white rice
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
Topping Suggestions:
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Sear Chicken: Bring a large braiser or cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, swirl to coat. Season 1 ½ - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; sear on both sides (not cooked through, just seared) and then move to a plate.
- Sauté: In the same pan, add onion and 1 tablespoon garlic. Move around pan until they soften, approx. 1 minute.
- Combine: Add 2 cups chicken broth, 16 ounces chunky mild salsa, 1 ¼ cups long grain white rice, 1 cup black beans, 1 cup frozen corn, 4 ounces diced green chiles, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon cumin. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and nestle the chicken breasts on top.
- Bake: Cover and move to the oven, middle rack. Let cook 20-25 minutes or until rice and chicken are fully cooked (it’s okay if there is a little liquid left - it will get soaked up).
- Serve: Remove from oven and cover with cheese and serve with sour cream and fresh chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Dairy-Free: easily make this dairy-free by using a dairy-free cheese and sour cream option.
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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