Caribbean Chicken and Rice with Black Beans
By jilliancs
Ingredients
- 1 (10oz) pkg yellow rice mix
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 chopped carrot
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1 (15oz) can black beans, drained
- 1(10oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
- 2 cups (8oz) grated Monterrey Jack cheese
Details
Servings 6
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350. Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, saute onion, bell pepper, and carrot in hot oil in a medium skillet over medium heat 10 minutes or until tender.
Step 3
Combine hot cooked rice, onion mixture, chicken, beans, diced tomatoes and chiles, and 1 1/2 cups cheese in a large bowl. Spoon into a lightly greased 3 qt or 13x9 in baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Step 4
Bake, covered, at 350* for 30 min; uncover and bake 10 min or until cheese is melted.
Monterey jack cheese with jalapenos can also be used.
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