Ingredients
Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Onion. Garlic. Red bell pepper. Rice. Crushed tomatoes. Chicken stock. Beans. Black beans or red kidney beans. Corn. Frozen, canned or fresh can be used. Chicken. Cooked, shredded chicken. Cheese. Mozzarella, cheddar, Gruyere, Pepper jack, etc. Any good melting cheese will work. To serve: Coriander/cilantro, limes, jalapeños.
How to make cheese chicken and rice bake
Can I make this ahead?
This dish can be prepped all the way up to placing in the oven. Allow to cool and cover then refrigerate for up to 2 days. To freeze, transfer to a foil container then wrap well and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen.
Can I make this recipe vegetarian?
Absolutely. Leave out the chicken and keep the recipe as is, or add roasted sweet potato cubes, cooked cauliflower, drained chickpeas or lentils to add more fiber and bulk the recipe a little more.
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