Southwest Chicken Rice Bake Recipe

Name: Southwest Chicken Rice Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. boneless chicken breasts; 4 Tbsp. oil; 1 jumbo sweet pepper, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1/4 tsp. minced garlic; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cumin; 4 Tbsp. chili powder; 3 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules; 2 c. long grain rice; 32 oz. diced tomatoes; 8 oz. salsa; 2 c. shredded Cheddar; sour cream (optional); black olives (optional), sliced or whole

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. boneless chicken breasts
4 Tbsp. oil
1 jumbo sweet pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cumin
4 Tbsp. chili powder
3 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules
2 c. long grain rice
32 oz. diced tomatoes
8 oz. salsa
2 c. shredded Cheddar
sour cream (optional)
black olives (optional), sliced or whole

1
Cut chicken in cubes.
2
Brown in oil in large skillet.
3
Remove chicken.
4
Brown peppers and onion in same skillet with oil.
5
Cook until tender.
6
Add garlic, cumin, cinnamon, chili powder, bouillon, tomatoes and rice.
7
Bring to boil, then boil for 5 minutes.
8
Turn into 13 x 9-inch casserole dish.
9
Top with chicken.
10
Bake, covered, at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes.
11
Uncover, spread salsa evenly over top. Sprinkle with cheese.
12
Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
13
Serve with sour cream and black olives.

1407

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. boneless chicken breasts, 4 Tbsp. oil, 1 jumbo sweet pepper, diced, 1 medium onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Southwest Chicken 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.

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Southwest Chicken Rice Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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