Combine and Bake Hen Taco Casserole.

Combine and Bake Hen Taco Casserole. Our new weeknight staple! Hen seasoned with taco spices, baked, and shredded. Then all the things goes proper into the pan — dry rice, onions, peppers, corn, a can of tomatoes, and beans. Cheese on prime and bake till effervescent. No must cook dinner the rice individually. Simply combine, bake, eat, and end with all of your favourite taco toppings. It’s so easy and so scrumptious.

I at all times get excited to share these mix-and-bake recipes. They’re good for nights whenever you simply wish to toss all the things collectively, bake, and neglect about it till dinner. Zero fuss, most consolation.

Once I had the concept for a taco casserole, I knew my household would adore it, all of us love tacos! And after making this just a few occasions now, we’ve all agreed it’s greatest with shredded hen and rice. So flavorful, so cozy.

Even my brother Kai acquired in on it. He made this the opposite evening for sport evening and stated it was the proper dish. He swapped the beans for additional bell peppers and topped it with spicy cheddar and pepper jack – he cherished it. Kai is a casserole man by and thru (hen noodle continues to be his favourite #1)!

The Fast Particulars

Elements 

• boneless hen tenders or strips
• taco seasoning
• olive oil
• salted butter
• dry rice
• a yellow onion
• poblano peppers
• recent or frozen corn – I take advantage of recent summer season corn when accessible
• Rotel tomatoes
• black beans
• blended Mexican cheeses – I really like a cheddar, colby jack, and pepper jack mix

Elements – for topping 

• plain Greek yogurt – bitter cream is sweet too
• shredded lettuce
• bcilantro and inexperienced onions
• cubed or sliced avocado
• lime zest and lime juice
• tortilla strips

Particular Instruments

You’ll want a massive oven-safe casserole dish with a lid. No lid? Foil works too!

Steps

Step 1: Season and cook dinner the hen

In a casserole dish, toss the hen with taco seasoning, olive oil, and butter. Bake till the hen is totally cooked by.

Shred the hen proper within the dish utilizing two forks. It ought to pull aside simply — shred into larger or smaller items relying on what you want greatest.

Step 2: Add all the things else

Stir within the dry rice, onions, peppers, corn, tomatoes, and beans — all the things besides the cheese. Pour over water to assist the rice cook dinner because the casserole bakes.

Step 3: Add cheese and bake

Sprinkle cheese excessive, then cowl and bake for 20–25 minutes, till the rice is tender. Uncover and bake just a few extra minutes till the cheese is effervescent and simply turning golden. The rice will end cooking and the sides will get a bit crispy — so delish!

Prime it and serve

End with shredded lettuce, recent cilantro, a dollop of Greek yogurt or bitter cream, sliced avocado, lime zest and juice, and inexperienced onions. Add a pinch of flaked sea salt for additional taste.

Serve with tortilla strips or chips for crunch. Yum!

On the lookout for different simple hen and rice dinners? Listed here are my favorites: 

One Pan Lemon Pepper Yogurt Hen and Rice

One Skillet Louisiana Fashion Hen and Rice

Broccoli Cheddar Hen and Rice Casserole

Tacky Zucchini Hen and Rice Bake

Gradual Cooker Herbed Hen and Rice Pilaf

Spicy Sesame Hen and Ginger Rice

One Pan Chipotle Honey Hen and Rice

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