Best 8 Salsa Chicken And Rice Bake Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion? Look no further than salsa chicken and rice bake. This mouthwatering dish is a delightful fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its succulent chicken, zesty salsa, and fluffy rice, this bake is a surefire hit that will be enjoyed by people of all ages. So grab your apron and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we dive into the world of salsa chicken and rice bake.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SALSA CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE



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Layers of rice, chicken breast, a creamy soup and salsa mixture and two kinds of cheese add up to a simply yummy salsa casserole! This recipe is a family favorite because it's delicious and easily made with ingredients found in the pantry.

Provided by Gweneth

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ⅓ cups uncooked white rice
2 ⅔ cups water
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ cups mild salsa

Steps:

  • Place rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place chicken breast halves into a large saucepan, and fill the pan with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes, or until done. Remove chicken from water. When cool enough to handle, cut meat into bite-size pieces.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, combine Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses. In a separate bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, onion, and salsa. Layer 1/2 of the rice, 1/2 of the chicken, 1/2 of the soup and salsa mixture, and 1/2 of the cheese mixture in prepared dish. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 88.3 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1143.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CHICKEN WITH RICE AND SALSA



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This is a great one pan stove top casserole. The chicken has great flavor and the rice is wonderful flavored by your favorite salsa.

Provided by Beth F.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 6-8 pieces each
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 1/2 cups rice (I use jasmine)
1/4-1/2 cup salsa (your favorite)
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup water

Steps:

  • heat oil in a non-stick pan on med-high heat, saute onion and garlic until translucent. 4 minutes.
  • remove onion mixture from pan and saute chicken pieces just to brown a little.
  • add back onion mixture, salsa, cumin and rice and saute until liquid is evaporated. 2-3 minutes.
  • add chicken broth and water. bring to a boil, cover and cook on low for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.3, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 510.4, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 34.7

BAKED SALSA CHICKEN AND RICE



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This healthy baked salsa chicken recipe is a delicious and complete meal, made in just one dish with almost no prep work! It's incredibly easy to make, with only a few simple ingredients from the fridge and pantry!

Provided by Laura

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs. chicken breasts
1.5 cups rice
1 cup salsa (divided)
2.25 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
15 ounces black beans (about 1.5 cups, rinsed and drained)
1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
1 cup shredded cheese of choice, (I recommend cojita, cheddar, or Mexican blend)
1 Tablespoon minced cilantro
1 Tablespoon Olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness. Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold water, until the water runs clear. Open the can of beans and rinse well.
  • Add the oil, rice, beans, broth, and half of the salsa to a shallow baking dish. Stir to combine. Lay the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture, and sprinkle with the taco seasoning.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and set in the oven to cook for 35 minutes.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and carefully peel back the foil. Pour the remaining half of the salsa on top of the chicken, then top with the cheese.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and set back in the oven to cook for another 15 minutes.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and carefully peel back the foil. Test the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • Sprinkle the chicken with cilantro. Remove the chicken breasts and use a fork to gently fluff the rice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 68 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Sodium 1178 mg, Fiber 13 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SALSAFIED CHICKEN AND RICE



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A delicious combination of chicken, salsa, and rice to spice up any night at your dinner table.

Provided by Jamey Corrin

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
2 cups instant rice
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until cooked through and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the broth and salsa and bring to a boil; turn off the heat and stir in the instant rice. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the mixture. Cover the skillet and let sit until the rice is tender, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 127.7 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 45.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1347.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SALSA CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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You can have this six-ingredient meal in the oven in 15 minutes! It's a Southwestern twist on an old standby.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
1 cup uncooked converted white rice
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed cream of celery soup
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
5 bone-in chicken breast halves with skin

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Reserve 2 tablespoons enchilada sauce for brushing on chicken. In large bowl, mix remaining enchilada sauce, the uncooked rice, salsa, soup and beans; pour into baking dish.
  • Arrange chicken, skin side up, over rice mixture. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake 1 hour. Uncover; brush chicken with reserved 2 tablespoons enchilada sauce. Bake uncovered 1 hour longer or until chicken is fork-tender, its juices run clear and skin is slightly crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1/5 of Recipe, Sodium 1750 mg, Sugar 8 g

SALSA-CHICKEN AND RICE RECIPE



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Try out our Salsa-Chicken and Rice Recipe for a low-stress, 30-minute dish. Our Salsa-Chicken and Rice Recipe is boosted with bacon and zesty salsa.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1 onion, chopped
1 each green and red pepper, chopped
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
  • Add chicken to drippings in skillet; cook 4 to 5 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Add onions and peppers to skillet; cook 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in salsa and bacon.
  • Spoon rice onto serving plates; top with chicken, salsa mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 37 g

CHICKEN, SALSA AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Needed to whip up dinner with stuff I had in the house. Came up with this spanish style chicken and rice bake. Its very tasty and so comforfting, with minimal effort!

Provided by taraluvsspicy82

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1 (6 ounce) package Spanish rice mix (i use lipton or knorr)
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 cups frozen sliced bell peppers
1/2 small onion, diced
2/3 cup salsa
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded cheese blend

Steps:

  • cook rice according to package.
  • preheat oven to 325.
  • in a large skillet saute chicken in oil about 10 minutes. season with chili powder and cajun seasoning.
  • add peppers and onion, saute about 5-7 minutes until veggeies get tender.
  • add salsa and bring to boil. once boiling add corn, lower heat and simmer anouther 7 minutes.
  • remove from heat and combine with rice.
  • pour into casserole dish and top with cheese.
  • bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.4, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 65.2, Sodium 390.3, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 23.5

EASY SALSA CHICKEN BAKE



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Bite-sized pieces of chicken breast and white rice are topped with salsa and cheese in this easy, quick-to-make casserole.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
2 cups boiling water
1 red pepper, chopped
1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
3/4 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Combine all ingredients except salsa and cheese in 8-inch square baking dish; cover.
  • Bake 35 min. or until chicken is done.
  • Top with salsa and cheese; bake, uncovered, 10 min. or until cheese is melted and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1120 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 36 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your salsa chicken and rice bake. Use ripe tomatoes, juicy chicken, and flavorful salsa.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: The spices in this recipe are what give it its delicious flavor. Be sure to use a good blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Cook the chicken thoroughly: Chicken is a great source of protein, but it's important to cook it thoroughly to avoid foodborne illness. Make sure the chicken is cooked through before adding it to the casserole.
  • Don't overcook the rice: Rice is a versatile grain that can be used in a variety of dishes. However, it's important to not overcook the rice, as this can make it mushy and unappetizing.
  • Serve the casserole immediately: Salsa chicken and rice bake is best served immediately after it is made. This will ensure that the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the flavors are at their peak.

Conclusion:

Salsa chicken and rice bake is a delicious and easy-to-make casserole that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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