South-of-the-Border Chicken and Rice Bake

This South-of-the-Border Chicken and Rice Bake will spice up your family's chicken and rice dinner with southwest-style vegetables and flavors and it's easy to make!

Ingredients

• 1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
• 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup
• 1/2 cup mild or medium salsa
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 bag (14 to 16 ounces) Southwest-style vegetable blend: broccoli, corn, black beans and red peppers, thawed
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups total)
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3. Combine evaporated milk and condensed soup in baking dish with wire whisk until smooth.
4. Add salsa and pepper; mix well.
5. Add vegetables, chicken and rice.
6. Cover dish tightly with foil.
7. Bake for 35 minutes.
8. Uncover; top with cheese.
9. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly.
10. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 9 servings
Serving size: 1 cup

Tip: Vary the taste of this bake by using a different flavor or heat level of salsa.

By: Carnation Milks

Recipe and photo credit: VeryBest Baking.