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Salsa Chicken with Avocado Lime Rice

Servings 4
Author Foodtastic Mom

Ingredients

for the chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 c. salsa your favorite flavor/brand
  • 1 1/2 c. 6 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • salt
  • pepper
  • smoked paprika

for the rice

  • 1 c. uncooked rice cooked according to package directions
  • 1 avocado
  • juice of one lime
  • 1 t. salt

Instructions

for the chicken

  • Layer the following...
  • 4 rectangles of heavy duty foil
  • 4 rectangles of parchment paper
  • Place one chicken breast in the middle of each, on top of the parchment paper.
  • Season each chicken breast with salt, pepper and smoked paprika.
  • Divide the beans evenly and spoon on top of the chicken.
  • Top the beans on each chicken breast with 1/4 cup of the salsa.
  • Divide the cheese evenly and sprinkle on top of the salsa for each chicken breast.
  • Fold into four packets, being sure to seal the top and ends.
  • At this point, freeze the packets until ready to use.
  • When ready to serve, thaw the packets in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place the chicken packets on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center of the chicken registers at least 165 degrees. Serve atop the rice.

for the rice

  • Cook the rice according to the package directions. Allow to cool for a bit.
  • Mash together the avocado, lime juice and salt.
  • Stir the avocado mixture into the rice. Serve immediately.