Easy Quick Mexican Stove Top Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup salsa
1 (8 ounce) package taco seasoning
4 -5 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 1/2-2 lbs hamburger
2 cups instant rice
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can corn
shredded cheese
green onion (optional)

Preparation

Combine the first 4 ingredients. If using chicken bring to a boil and then lower the temp, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Bring back to a boil.
If using the hamburger, brown it first before adding the other 3 ingredients. Once added bring to a boil, no need to simmer.
From there the rest is the same for both versions.
Add the instant rice, black beans, and corn. Mix together well. If I have any on hand I also usually add green onions.
Adjust heat to low, cover with desired amount of shredded cheese. I use about 2 cups but that is a lot. We love cheese. I think originally it called for 1 cup.
Once cheese is added cover and let cook on low for 5-10 minutes or until the rice is done.
Serve and enjoy. This usually only takes about 30 minutes total. Quick and easy.