Salsa Chicken and Rice Casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 11"x7" casserole dish with butter. Set aside.

Step 2

Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook onions and peppers in olive oil until tender (about 3-5 minutes). Add garlic and butter and cook until fragrant and butter is melted.

Step 3

Add water, ZATARAIN'S® Spanish Rice and ½ cup of salsa. Stir well and bring to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Step 5

Add black beans, and corn and stir well. Transfer to prepared casserole dish and spread rice mixture in even layer into dish.

Step 6

Evenly spread shredded chicken over the top of the rice mixture. Top evenly with remaining 1 cup salsa and cover with cheddar cheese.

Step 7

Cover dish with foil and transfer to 375°F oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Step 8

Serve, top with sour cream, cilantro, and corn chips, if desired.