Meal Madness: Mom's Taco Chicken & Rice

 

This was a very delicious casserole dish.  This can be cooked on the grill.  However, I baked it in the oven.  We didn't freeze this meal but had it for dinner the same day of the meal prep class (April 13th).  Since my hubby doesn't like peppers, I omitted the chili pepper.

Meal Prep Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 
  1 poblano Chile pepper
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans
• 1 1/2 c long-grain white rice
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Onion Onion Seasoning
• 4 Tbsp Mom's Favorite Taco Seasoning, divided
• 3 c water
• 1 c sour cream
• Taco toppings such as shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, avocado or guacamole, green onions, and shredded lettuce.

Equipment needed:

• 1 (13x9-inch) aluminum foil disposable pan OR oven-safe baking dish
• large mixing bowl
• cutting board, sharp knife
• can opener, strainer, mixing spoon
• measuring cups/spoons
• aluminum foil
• cooking spray

Meal Prep:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Mix 1 c sour cream with 1 1/2 Tbsp Mom's Favorite Taco Seasoning until well combined.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. 
   Slice or cube chicken.  Place in large mixing bowl.
4. Chop pepper and add to large mixing bowl.
5. Rinse and drain can of black beans; add to large mixing bowl.
6. 
   add 3 cups water to large mixing bowl.
7. add 1 1/2 c rice to large mixing bowl
8. add Onion Onion Seasoning and 2 1/2 tbsp Mom's Favorite Taco Seasoning to large mixing bowl.  Toss carefully to coat well.
9. 
   Pour all contents into a sprayed 13x9 aluminum pan or oven-safe baking dish.  Cover tightly with foil.
10.  Bake covered until liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes.
11. Once finished, serve topped with desired toppings and seasoned sour cream.

If you want to make ahead and freeze:  Prepare steps 3,4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.  Cover with plastic wrap.  Place remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons Mom's Taco seasoning in a quart freezer bag.  Place on plastic wrap.  Cover with foil; seal well; label and freeze.  Thaw completely.  continue with step 1. (add water) then cover w/foil.