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Chicken and Rice with Salsa

Make Chicken and Rice with Salsa for a healthy, low-cost dinner.

Prep Time10 minutes

Total Time45 minutes

Servings8

Please note: these estimates are based on the intended serving size.

Ingredients (Scaling)

  • fluid ounces instant brown rice
  • net weight ounces boneless skinless chicken thigh(s)
  • fluid ounces water
  • fluid ounces salsa
  • fluid ounces reduced fat cheddar cheese, grated
  • Nonstick cooking spray
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Chicken and Rice with Salsa

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

  • Spread uncooked rice evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.

  • Layer chicken on top of rice.

  • Combine water and salsa. Pour over chicken and rice.

  • Cover with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and rice is tender.

  • Remove the foil and sprinkle with cheese. Cover again with foil and heat until cheese melts.

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