Cheesy Queso Chicken Bake

Ingredients:

4 chicken breasts

1 (12-oz) bottle Lawry’s Mesquite marinade

3½ cups cooked rice

1 (10-oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained

1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1½ Tbsp taco seasoning

⅔ cup heavy cream

1 (15-oz) jar salsa con queso

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag with mesquite marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Remove chicken from marinade, pat dry, and cook in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side. Set aside.

Mix salsa con queso, heavy cream, and Rotel in a bowl. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture.

Combine rice, black beans, taco seasoning, and remaining queso mixture in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Spread rice mixture in a baking dish. Place chicken on top and pour reserved queso over chicken.

Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese, and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until chicken reaches 165ºF.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes

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