Sela Queso Chicken and Rice Bake: Easy Comfort Food Delight
This Sela Queso Chicken and Rice Bake is an easy and delicious comfort food option that your whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup Sela queso cheese, shredded
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded chicken, salsa, half of the cheese, black beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, you can add diced jalapeños to the mix.
- Feel free to top with fresh cilantro or avocado for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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