Salsa Chicken & Rice
Recipe: #23714
May 07, 2016
"This is a meal I usually just throw together and not measure until my daughter asked me what the recipe was because she wanted to make it for her and her husband; I told her I would make this for them and measure and write it down as I went along. This is a tasty meal and so easy to put together."
Original is 2 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (510.7 g)
- Calories 584.2
- Total Fat - 16.7 g
- Saturated Fat - 4.9 g
- Cholesterol - 554.5 mg
- Sodium - 1147.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 58.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.2 g
- Sugars - 5.8 g
- Protein - 46.4 g
- Calcium - 172.3 mg
- Iron - 6.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 16.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Melt the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat; add onions and garlic and cook until onions are translucent.
Step 2
Coat a 9X9 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray; place the chicken tenders in the middle of the dish and add 1/4 cup of the rice at both the top and bottom of the dish; pour the water slowly over the rice a bit at a time.
Step 3
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and pour the cooked onion and garlic over the chicken.
Step 4
Pour the salsa sauce over the chicken and rice making sure everything is covered by the sauce; cover and place in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven and cook for 30 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from oven and check if you need to add more liquid, this will depend on the type of salsa sauce you are using, you do not want this to be dry so add a bit of water if necessary; cover and return to oven to cook for another 30 minutes.
Step 6
Enjoy!
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Be sure to choose your favorite salsa sauce for this recipe to get the best flavor.
- If using chicken breasts instead of tenders, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Substitute chicken breast for boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a more tender and juicy result. The benefit of this substitution is that chicken thighs are naturally more tender and juicy, resulting in a more flavorful meal.
- Substitute basmati rice for quinoa for a healthier option. The benefit of this substitution is that quinoa is a whole grain and is packed with protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients, making it a healthier option than basmati rice.
Salsa Chicken & Rice with Bell Peppers Melt the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat; add onions, garlic, and bell peppers and cook until onions are translucent. Coat a 9X9 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray; place the chicken tenders in the middle of the dish and add 1/4 cup of the rice at both the top and bottom of the dish; pour the water slowly over the rice a bit at a time. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and pour the cooked onion, garlic, and bell peppers over the chicken. Pour the salsa sauce over the chicken and rice making sure everything is covered by the sauce; cover and place in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven and cook for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and check if you need to add more liquid, this will depend on the type of salsa sauce you are using, you do not want this to be dry
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic: This simple side dish is the perfect accompaniment to the Salsa Chicken & Rice. Roasting the broccoli brings out its natural sweetness, and the garlic adds a delicious flavor. Plus, it's a great way to get your veggies in!
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon: This bright and flavorful side dish is the perfect complement to the Salsa Chicken & Rice. Grilling the asparagus brings out its natural sweetness, and the lemon adds a zesty flavor. Plus, it's a great way to get your veggies in!
FAQ
Q: How much liquid should I add to the dish?
A: It depends on the type of salsa sauce you are using. You don't want the dish to be dry, so add a bit of water if necessary.
Q: What ingredients do I need for the dish?
A: You will need your favorite salsa sauce, ground beef, onion, garlic, bell peppers, and some seasonings of your choice. You may also need some water or broth to keep the mixture moist.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: The dish Salsa Chicken & Rice is believed to have been created by the Aztecs, who used tomatoes, peppers, and onions to make a salsa-like sauce to accompany their dishes.
Fun Fact 2: The dish has become increasingly popular in recent years, with celebrities like Chrissy Teigen, Gordon Ramsay, and Martha Stewart all having shared their own takes on the classic recipe.