Baked Chicken And Rice With Black Beans

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package yellow rice mix
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 2 cups grated monterey jack cheese, divided

Recipe

• 1 prepare rice according to package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, saute onions, bell pepper, and carrot in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 10 minutes or until tender.
• 3 preheat oven to 350f and lightly grease a 3-qt. or 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
• 4 combine hot cooked rice, onion mixture, beans, diced tomatoes and chiles, and 1 1/2 cups cheese in a large bowl (i use the skillet instead).
• 5 spoon into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• 6 cover and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, uncover and bake 5 to10 minutes or until cheese is melted.