Delicious and Easy Spanish Rice Bake Recipe

This American-style Spanish Rice Bake is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines the flavors of savory rice, tender chicken, and gooey cheese. It's the perfect comfort food for any night of the week, and it's easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

• 2 cups white rice
• 1 pound chicken breast, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional toppings: cilantro, sour cream, avocado

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, cook the diced chicken until browned. Add the onion and bell pepper, and cook until softened.
3. Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes, black beans, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
5. Remove the foil, sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve hot with optional toppings like cilantro, sour cream, and avocado. Enjoy!

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