Fiesta...

I've been meaning to post some of my "tried and true" recipes that I tend to make often.

Today I made Rachael Ray's Chicken Fiesta Bake ... I've made this so many times!  It's easy and yummy and lasts two nights, which is always a plus.  Of course, I tweak the recipe a bit, so here is my version...

1 pound ground chicken
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 box frozen corn, defrosted
1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with chiles
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar
1 medium onion
3 cloves of garlic

Preheat oven to 350.  Cook the rice.  Meanwhile, cook ground turkey in saute pan with 1 Tbsp EVOO for about 5 minutes over medium heat.  Add salt and pepper.
Add chopped onion and minced garlic.  Cook until onions are soft and translucent.
Add drained black beans, corn, and tomatoes with their juices.  Continue to cook until warmed through.

Add the cooked rice to the chicken mixture and combine.
Pour the mixture into a 13X9 casserole dish, and top with the cheddar cheese.
Place in the oven to melt and brown the cheese, about 20 minutes.

Ta-da!  A recipe is always a winner if T, Mags, and I all like it and it's easy enough to throw together on a weeknight.  ;)