2day's recipe: Baked Chicken and Rice With Black Beans-Quick!

Quick and Easy!  Today's recipe can be made with the cooked roasted chicken from your grocery store's deli.  Top with some cheese and sour cream and you have a wonderful meal.  I serve with refried beans or a salad with fresh salsa.
Enjoy :-)

Baked Chicken and Rice With Black Beans   

Ingredients 1 (10-oz.) package yellow rice mix 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups cubed cooked chicken 1 (15-oz.) can black beans drained 1 (10-oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chiles undrained 2 cups (8 oz.) grated Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions1. Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare rice according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, sauté onion, bell pepper, and carrot in hot oil in a medium skillet over medium heat 10 minutes or until tender.

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 13- x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

4. Bake, covered, at 350° for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.


Yields: 6 Servings

Southern Living, FEBRUARY 2009