One pan Mexican dinner

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Turkey is leaner, while canned beans reduce meat costs.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are similar in texture, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers provide crunch without the heat, and banana peppers are often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

In a large bowl, combine the medium Picante salsa, corn, diced red onion, black beans, diced red bell pepper, cooked ground beef, and uncooked rice.

Add the taco seasoning and mix well.

Pour in 2 cups of water, focusing on the rice to help it cook.

Sprinkle in some Mexican style four cheese blend and mix everything together.

Transfer the mixture into a 13x9 baking dish.

Cover with foil and bake in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

After 40 minutes, remove from the oven and let it rest for a bit.

Top with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and pickled jalapeños before serving.

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