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Green Chile Chicken Rice Casserole

Green Chile Chicken Rice Casserole prepared dish

This green chile chicken rice casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, zesty green chiles, and fluffy rice. Baked to perfection, it offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes, making it a perfect meal for any occasion. Serve it warm for a satisfying dinner that the whole family will enjoy!

This recipe is mexican style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include long-grain white rice, shredded cheddar cheese, black pepper, green chiles.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 can green chiles (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, diced green chiles, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked rice, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup, mixing well.
  5. Pour the rice mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and top with the chicken mixture.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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