Add cubed chicken to a large saucepan with vegetable oil and cook with taco seasoning and minced garlic.
Combine cream of chicken soup, green chiles, and salsa.
Layer ½ the rice, ½ the chicken, and ½ the soup and salsa mixture in your baking dish. Add 2 cups of cheese on top. Repeat layers once more ending with the cheese.
Bake for 40 minutes and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.