Southwest Chicken Bake

Flavorful and juicy chicken pieces bake with layers of salsa, black beans, and brown rice for a weeknight meal that's light but hearty.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 31 mins
• Total Time: 41 mins

Ingredients

• 2 green onions, chopped
• ½ cup frozen corn
• 2 tablespoons KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing
• 2 ½ tablespoons TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup canned no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
• 1 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
• ½ cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese
• 2 ⅔ cups hot cooked long-grain brown rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Add seasoning mix to chicken in medium bowl; toss to evenly coat.

Step 3

Heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until evenly browned. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; cover with layers of beans, corn, onions and salsa.

Step 4

Bake 20 min. Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted. Serve over rice.