Fiesta Chicken and Rice Bake Recipe

Name: Fiesta Chicken and Rice Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 whole Small Jalapeno Peppers, Minced; 1/2 cups Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 4 ounces, weight Baby Bella Mushrooms, Sliced; 2 whole Scallions, Finely Diced; 1/2 cups Wild Rice; 1 cup Chicken Broth; 1 whole Roma Tomato, Chopped; 1/4 cups Cilantro, Roughly Chopped, Plus More For Garnish; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, Divided; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder, Divided; 2 whole Chicken Breasts; 1/2 teaspoons Coarse Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Pepper; 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 whole Small Jalapeno Peppers, Minced
1/2 cups Red Bell Pepper, Diced
4 ounces, weight Baby Bella Mushrooms, Sliced
2 whole Scallions, Finely Diced
1/2 cups Wild Rice
1 cup Chicken Broth
1 whole Roma Tomato, Chopped
1/4 cups Cilantro, Roughly Chopped, Plus More For Garnish
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, Divided
1 teaspoon Chili Powder, Divided
2 whole Chicken Breasts
1/2 teaspoons Coarse Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Pepper
1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Heat the oil in a medium skillet.
3
Add the garlic and jalapeno peppers and bloom for 30 seconds.
4
Add the red bell peppers, mushrooms and scallions.
5
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and saute 5 minutes.
6
In a small baking dish, combine the rice, broth, tomato, cilantro and sauteed veggies.
7
Sprinkle mixture with half of the cumin and chili powder.
8
On another plate, sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, the remaining chili powder and cumin.
9
Cover rice mixture and bake 30 minutes.
10
Remove from oven and place chicken breasts on top of the rice.
11
Sprinkle with cheese, cover and bake 30 more minutes.
12
Remove foil and broil until cheese is nice and bubbly!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 2 whole Small Jalapeno Peppers, Minced, 1/2 cups Red Bell Pepper, Diced, and more.

Yes, Fiesta Chicken and Rice Bake falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fiesta Chicken and Rice Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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