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South-of-the-Border Chicken & Rice Bake

CARNATION® MILKS
South-of-the-Border Chicken & Rice Bake
Level
Easy
Prep 
10 min
Cook 
45 min
Servings
9 servings, 1 cup each
This South-of-the-Border Chicken & Rice Bake will spice up your family's chicken and rice dinner with southwest-style vegetables and flavors and it's easy to make!

KEY INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
  • 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup
  • 1/2 cup mild or medium salsa
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 bag (14 to 16 ounces) Southwest-style vegetable blend: broccoli, corn, black beans and red peppers, thawed
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups total)
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

MAKE IT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Combine evaporated milk and condensed soup in baking dish with wire whisk until smooth. Add salsa and pepper; mix well. Add vegetables, chicken and rice. Cover dish tightly with foil.

Step 3

Bake for 35 minutes. Uncover; top with cheese. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

RECIPE NOTES

TIP:

Vary the taste of this bake by using a different flavor or heat level of salsa.

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