Southwestern Rice With Cheese Recipes

Steps:

• Bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and red peppers; cook 4 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add corn; cook and stir 3 min. Add garlic; cook 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• Fluff rice with fork. Add to cooked vegetables along with the cheeses, chiles and 1/4 cup cilantro; stir until shredded cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute pepper and onion 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in rice, spices and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook, covered, until heated through.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat an 8-by-8-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onions have softened. Add the jalapeño and bell peppers, zucchini, chili powder, and salt to the skillet and stir to combine. Raise the heat to medium and continue to sauté until the vegetables are soft and no liquid remains on the bottom of the skillet, about 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine the corn kernels, diced tomatoes and chiles, and black beans. Add the sautéed vegetables, Taco Rice, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
• Pour the rice and vegetable mixture into the prepared casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle the green onions over the casserole and serve.

Steps:

• Toss chicken with half the seasoning mix; place in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Add onions; cook on medium heat 6 to 8 min. or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. (Chicken will not be done.)
• Mix water and remaining seasoning mix. Add to chicken in skillet along with the rice; stir. Bring to boil, stirring frequently; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Add cream cheese spread, milk and beans; cook 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and all ingredients are heated through, stirring frequently.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheese; cook, covered, 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Remove from heat.
• Top with remaining ingredients.

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl with a lid, layer ingredients in the order listed.
• Cover and microwave for 30-60 seconds, until hot.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Grease 2 quart or 8x8 casserole dish.
• Prepare rice as directed to make 2 cups of cooked rice.
• Saute 2 chicken breasts in a shallow pan using olive oil, salt and pepper until done. Chop chicken breasts into bite size pieces.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Pour mixture into greased (or sprayed) casserole dish.
• Bake for 40 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.