Chicken Rice Mexicana

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Layers of rice, a creamy mixture of chicken and peppers and a Jack cheese topping make up the masterpiece that is Chicken Rice Mexicana! This is a fast and easy way to get the flavor of fajitas from your oven. It is especially good if you grill the chicken meat.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 2 cups cooked white rice, divided

  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • 6 (10 inch) heated flour tortillas for serving

  • 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; saute onion, green bell pepper and red bell pepper until tender. Remove from heat and stir chicken into skillet, then add soup and milk and mix well.

  3. Spread 1 cup rice in the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, then layer with chicken mixture, remaining 1 cup rice and top with cheese.

  4. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve with heated flour tortillas, fajita style.

52 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

650 Calories
18g Fat
75g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 650
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 975mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 75g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 32g 64%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 322mg 25%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 435mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.