Baked Chicken and Rice With Black Beans

Ingredients

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1 (10-oz.) package yellow rice mix

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped carrot

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cups cubed cooked chicken

1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained

1 (10-oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained

2 cups (8 oz.) grated Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare rice according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, sauté onion, bell pepper, and carrot in hot oil in a medium skillet over medium heat 10 minutes or until tender.

3. Combine hot cooked rice, onion mixture, chicken, beans, diced tomatoes and chiles, and 1 1/2 cups cheese in a large bowl. Spoon into a lightly greased 3-qt. or 13- x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

4. Bake, covered, at 350° for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.