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One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole
Take dinner South of the Border with this One Pot Chicken Mexican Rice Casserole! It’s a satisfying, family-friendly dinner that’s packed with flavor, and it can be customized a number of ways. This Mexican rice casserole has a delicious South of the Border twist. It’s packed with chicken breast, beans, veggies, cheese and plenty of flavor. It’s ready in 30 minutes and there’s only one pot to wash!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or saute pan. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes or until starting to soften.
- Step 2
While the onion cooks, cut the chicken breast into 1" cubes and season with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet with the onion and saute 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken has lost most of it's pink color. Add the garlic, spices, tomato paste, diced tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the rice, beans, and corn and bring to a boil once more. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed and the rice is done.
- Step 3
Remove from heat and top with the grated cheese and chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!
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I’m Marcie, a wife, mother of 2 boys and a German Shepherd named Uzi. I’m a cooking school graduate residing in Boise, Idaho where I can’t get enough of the outdoors. I created Flavor the Moments in 2012 so that I could share recipes with friends and family. Over the years, I’ve built this blog into a trusted resource for home cooks looking for real food recipes that highlight seasonal produce and sustainable protein sources.
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