Marinara Chicken Rice Bake

2 cups brown or white rice

2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 large onion, finely diced

3 cloves minced garlic

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

26 ounce jar marinara or pasta sauce

1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

8 slices Swiss cheese

 

 

 

 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and cook 2 cups dry rice according to package directions.
2. Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium heat. Saute onions, cooking and stirring for 5 minutes, until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add rice, salt and pepper, stirring to combine. Stir in vegetables, pasta sauce, Parmesan, and shredded chicken. Transfer to 9×13 baking dish spreading evenly. Top with Swiss cheese and bake for 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and hot.