Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, (reduced-fat)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup salsa
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
- Salt, to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Mix salsa, rice, water, and salt together in an oven proof dish.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 25 minutes.
Remove from heat and place chicken on top of rice.
Cover with foil and bake at 400 F for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F and rice is tender.
When chicken is done, remove foil and sprinkle cheese over the top. Re-cover with foil until cheese is melted.
Serve and enjoy!
Recipe in Action
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4 Servings
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Nutrition Tip 
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and vitamin B.
May is national Salsa Month!
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