Cathys Cheesy Salsa Chicken And Rice Recipes

Steps:

• In a large enough pan put chicken thighs and water. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked thru. Remove chicken from broth to cool and then cut into bite size pieces and put on the side until needed.
• I cooked the rice in the broth from poaching the chicken thighs. I also added 2 Tbsp of Taco seasoning... (optional)
• While the rice is cooking in a large bowl add the salsa, cream of chicken soup, rinsed beans, and cheese and mix well. Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large baking dish spray with cooking spray add a small amount of sauce mixture to coat the bottom. Add 1/2 the rice, chicken, 1/2 the sauce and 1/2 of the french fried onions then add the rest of the rice, the rest of the sauce then top with the rest of the french fried onions.
• Cover and bake for about 30 minutes or until everything is heated thru well.

Steps:

• Place rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place chicken breast halves into a large saucepan, and fill the pan with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes, or until done. Remove chicken from water. When cool enough to handle, cut meat into bite-size pieces.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, combine Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses. In a separate bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, onion, and salsa. Layer 1/2 of the rice, 1/2 of the chicken, 1/2 of the soup and salsa mixture, and 1/2 of the cheese mixture in prepared dish. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until bubbly.

Steps:

• Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the tomatoes and the onion into a bowl. Add the garlic, chile peppers and cilantro and stir to combine. Place half of the salsa in a plastic tub or storage container, season with a little salt, cover and store in the refrigerator. Place the remaining salsa in a large resealable plastic bag and add the EVOO. Sprinkle the chicken liberally with salt and pepper and add it to the bag, shaking it around to coat it with the marinade. Double-bag the chicken in case the first bag leaks. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
• Preheat a grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the reserved salsa and the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes. After about 5 minutes, place the chicken on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, for 12 to 15 minutes.
• If you are using black beans, rinse and drain them, then reheat them in a small pan with the cumin and some salt and pepper. If you are using refried beans, reheat them in a small pan with the cumin, thinning them with a splash of water.
• Cut the lime into wedges and douse the chicken with lime juice when it comes off the grill. Serve the chicken with the rice.

Steps:

• heat oil in a non-stick pan on med-high heat, saute onion and garlic until translucent. 4 minutes.
• remove onion mixture from pan and saute chicken pieces just to brown a little.
• add back onion mixture, salsa, cumin and rice and saute until liquid is evaporated. 2-3 minutes.
• add chicken broth and water. bring to a boil, cover and cook on low for 20 minutes.

Steps:

• Cook rice according to your preference. (I use a rice steamer.).
• When rice is done, quickly add salsa, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
• Additional cheese may be sprinkled on top.
• Serve.