Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole

INGREDIENTS

chicken thighs and legs deboned shredded cheddar dry uncooked long-grain rice water cumin garlic powder salt bell pepper green onion

STEP 1

Combine your spices and mix them with the rice and water. Boil the rice mixture for 20 minutes.

STEP 2

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

STEP 3

When the rice is fully cooked and fork-tender, place it in the bottom of a cast iron skillet in a layer across the bottom. Add chicken across the top of the rice in a layer.

STEP 4

 Top chicken with the bell pepper.

STEP 5

Add the green onion on top of the bell pepper.

STEP 6

Cover the entire casserole with cheese then bake for 15 minutes.

STEP 7

Allow the Mexican chicken and rice casserole to cool and then serve!

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