Mexican Bake - Chicken, Rice and Black Bean - One Dish Meal

Well, this is kind of a new creation.  I was searching online for something that was simple, one dish and Mexican.  I was really in the mood for some kind of Mexican dish, but we just had tacos the other night.  As I was looking through these one dish meals, I decided I'd just create my own!

So, this really doesn't have measurements...It was kind of a "whatever I have that sounds good" type of dish!  I'll try and recreate it as best I can!!  And...I'm not real good at adding spices and knowing what to add...so feel free to adapt and adjust the recipe, spices, etc.


Cooked brown rice (3-5 cups)
1-2 cans black beans
2 cans of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 zucchini, diced
1 onion, diced
1/2 - 1 cup of corn
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup salsa verde (my favorite is Trader Joe's)
~ 1 tsp cumin
~ 1 tsp salt
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese for top
sprinkle of garlic salt or fresh garlic


Directions:

Combine cooked rice, black beans, Rotel tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, garlic and salt together in a large bowl.  In a skillet cook the diced onion until translucent.  Add to the rice mixture.  Cook diced zucchini for a few minutes in same skillet.  Add to rice mixture.  Add corn to mixture.
Combine Greek yogurt and salsa verde together.  Add to mixture and stir.
Once everything is combined and stirred together, pour into a 9x13 dish.  Top with shredded cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is melted and warmed throughout!

If you try this, let me know how you like it or if you change it up too, I'd love to hear your modifications!  This literally was a creation that kept evolving into one thing after another!  :)

Healthy Comfort Food - Clean Eating Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Bake

I wanted something just tasty tonight…I had some chicken…cooked brown rice and lots of broccoli!  So what better than to make a healthy bake!

I did some searching and found this recipe, thought it looked good, so this is dinner tonight!  (thanks to www.freezeyourwayfit.blogspot.com)

And Yummmmmy!  This was so delicious!!  Definitely making this again!  Great HEALTHY Comfort Food!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked brown rice (or other whole grain)
• 1 ½ cups shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese, divided (NOT fat free… unless you like the sensation of eating plastic) (I did half of the cheese as Parmesan Cheese)
• 1 ½ cups cooked, chopped chicken breast 
• ½ cup cottage cheese or plain greek yogurt
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 1/3 cup egg whites (or 2 egg whites)
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 tbsp chopped green chilis, drained (optional)
• ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro (optional)

ONE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine rice, 1 cup cheese, chicken, cottage cheese/yogurt, broccoli, onion, egg whites, green chilis, and cilantro in a large bowl; Mix well. 
TWO: Spray an 8x8inch glass baking dish with cooking spray and dump the rice mixture in. Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheese.
THREE: Bake 45 to 50 minutes until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly. 

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