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California Chicken Bake

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Ingredients 6
  • Servings 4
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Enjoy this delicious cheesy chicken arranged over rice flavored with salsa – perfect if you love Mexican dinner.
Updated Dec 20, 2023
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded taco-flavored cheese blend
  • 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2
    Reserve 1/2 cup cheese for topping. In large bowl, combine remaining cheese, rice, cilantro, salsa and water; mix well. Spoon into sprayed baking dish; spread evenly. Arrange chicken breast halves over rice mixture. Cover with foil.
  • 3
    Bake at 350°F. for 55 to 65 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, and rice is tender. Uncover; sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Salsa is the Spanish word for "sauce." Mexican cuisine includes many raw and cooked salsas based on tomatoes or tomatillos with chiles. Salsa can be chunky or smooth, depending on the size of the vegetable pieces in it.
  • tip 2
    To test rice for doneness, remove a small amount from the casserole. Let it cool slightly. The rice is done when it's tender in the center.
  • tip 3
    Fresh cilantro sprigs are an easy, colorful garnish for this casserole.

Nutrition Information

500 Calories, 22g Total Fat, 42g Protein, 34g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
500
Calories from Fat
200
Total Fat
22g
34%
Saturated Fat
14g
70%
Cholesterol
130mg
43%
Sodium
970mg
40%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
2g
Protein
42g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
40%
40%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 5 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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