Taco Rice Bowl

Seasoned rice cooked in tomato juice with green chiles, layered over refried beans with chicken, cheese, and salsa.

MexicanChickenEasy25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 2 cup uncooked rice
  • 2 0.5 cup tomato juice
  • 1 0.5 tsp taco seasoning mix
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 whole fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 oz canned chopped green chiles
  • 6 cup cooked beans (two 15 oz cans)
  • 0.5 tsp garlic salt
  • 3 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 2 cup salsa
  • 3 cup cooked chicken, cubed
  • 0.5 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook rice using tomato juice instead of water, adding taco seasoning and onion to the liquid. Prepare per package directions.

  2. 2

    Stir half the chopped tomatoes and the canned green chiles into cooked rice.

  3. 3

    Season cooked beans with garlic salt and taco seasoning. Partially mash with a potato masher.

  4. 4

    To serve: Spoon ½ to ¾ cup rice into a bowl. Add about ½ cup seasoned beans, shredded lettuce, cheese, and salsa. Top with cubed or sliced chicken. Garnish with cilantro, chives, and a dollop of sour cream.

Tags

mexicanbeanschickencasserolericetacobowl