Mexican Chicken and Rice

Want a dish you can make with ingredients in the pantry? Turn everyday baked chicken into a fiesta of colour and flavour with this Mexican-style chicken bake.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 corn cobs, husks and silks removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 Coles RSPCA Approved Australian Chicken Thigh Cutlets
• 35g pkt Mission Taco Seasoning Mild
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow capsicum, thinly sliced
• 2 x 400g cans Mutti Polpa Finely Chopped Tomatoes
• 400g can black beans, rinsed, drained
• 2 x 250g pkts Uncle Ben’s Mexican Style Rice
• 1/3 cup coriander leaves

• METHOD

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 220°C. Cut down the side of the corn to remove the kernels. Heat oil in a flameproof roasting pan over high heat. Sprinkle the skin side of the chicken with 1 tbs of the taco seasoning. Cook for 2-3 mins each side or until browned. Transfer to a plate.
  • Step 2
    Add onion and combined capsicum to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 3-5 mins or until onion softens. Add remaining taco seasoning. Cook, stirring, for 1 min. Add tomato, beans and corn kernels. Bring to the boil. Return the chicken to the pan. Bake for 30-35 mins or until chicken is golden and cooked through.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, heat rice following packet directions. Serve with the chicken mixture and coriander leaves.