RICE RECIPES

MEXICAN BROWN RICE BAKE – GLUTEN FREE

MEXICAN BROWN RICE BAKE – GLUTEN FREE
Mexican style rice is so popular why not spin it into a full on meal? By using the whole grain rice this Mexican Brown Rice Bake is much more nutritious making it a fabulous gluten free choice the family will gobble up. Packed with protein, this cheesy chicken dinner will become a staple in your home.
Yields 1 casserole
Serves 4-6
MEXICAN BROWN RICE BAKE – GLUTEN FREE
15 min Prep Time
30 min Cook Time
45 min Total Time

Ingredients
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
  • 1 cup dry brown rice
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 3/4 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 pepper, diced
  • 2 tsp chili flakes, optional
Instructions
  1. Cook brown rice --> I use this stove top method or this one for your Instant Pot
  2. Heat oven to 350 and grease a 9x9 baking dish
  3. In a mixing bowl, stir together the shredded chicken and enchilada sauce. Mix in the rice and beans and stir until it's all combined
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared 9x9 dish and top with the shredded cheese, diced peppers and chili flakes
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, then broil for 2-3 to get a bit of crispiness to the layer of cheese