Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees

Step 2

Combine together the first 6 ingredients (rice, salsa, mushroom soup, sour cream, water and pepper) in a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Pour ingredients into a 13×9 casserole dish coated with cooking spray.

Step 4

Cut chicken thighs into 1 inch pieces. Push the chicken pieces down into the rice mixture.

Step 5

Sprinkle with paprika and place in oven covered for 45 minutes.

Step 6

Take dish out of the oven and sprinkle with cheese.

Step 7

Cook for an additional 30 minutes uncovered.