One Skillet Cheesy Salsa Chicken Rice Bake

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One Skillet Cheesy Salsa Chicken Rice Bake

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 2 teaspoons dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder

• salt and black pepper

• ½ cup dry broken spaghetti or angel hair pasta

• 1 cup long grain rice

• ½ cup chunky red salsa

• 2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini (optional)

• 1 can (14 ounce) black beans, drained

• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

• ½ cup shredded pepper jack or spicy cheddar for serving

• chopped cilantro

• chopped scallions

• cubed or sliced avocado

• lots of fresh limes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.

2. In a large oven-safe skillet, cook the oil/butter, onion, chicken, bell pepper, oregano, and chipotle chili powder. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes until the chicken is browned. Add the pasta and rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, until lightly toasted and golden. Stir in the salsa. Add 2 cups of water and the pepperoncini. Bring to a boil. Stir in the beans.

3. Place the lid on the skillet and turn the heat down to the lowest setting. Allow the rice to cook for 15 minutes, until most of the liquid has cooked into the rice, but not all of it.

4. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle the cheese over the chicken/rice. Bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

5. Serve topped as desired with avocado, cilantro, scallions, and lime. Enjoy! #oneskilletmeal #chickenricebake #cooking #HomeCooking #fyp #food #cook #homecooked #foodie