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easy baked spanish chicken

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Susan Feliciano
@frenchtutor
Oak Ridge, TN

This is one of those "throw together" meals born of no time to really cook. But it works out great.

(1 rating)
yield 4 to 5
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For easy baked spanish chicken

  • 1
    2-3 pound chicken, cut up
  • 1 pkg
    taco seasoning mix, or your own blend of chili powder and seasonings
  • 1 pkg
    yellow rice mix
  • 1 1/4 c
    water
  • 1 1/4 c
    tomato juice
  • 1-2 c
    drained whole kernel corn (optional)
  • 1 c
    salsa
  • 2 c
    shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese

How To Make easy baked spanish chicken

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350°. Roll chicken pieces in seasoning mix.
  • 2
    Stir rice, water, and tomato juice together. (Add corn if using). Pour into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish (or whatever fits your chicken pieces).
  • 3
    Place chicken pieces on top of rice. Cover dish tightly with foil, and bake 30 minutes. If breast pieces are very thick, it may take 35-40 minutes.
  • 4
    Remove foil and pour salsa on top of chicken. Sprinkle with the grated cheese. Return to oven uncovered for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and is bubbly. Check chicken for doneness with a meat thermometer (165°) or see that juices run clear and there is no pink left.
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