Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
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4.9
132 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
524 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
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One of my best friends mom used to make this for us as children and OMG I am bringing it back! It's comfort food in a skillet.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups white rice
- 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 cup canned refried beans
- 1 cup frozen charred corn
- 2 yellow onions diced and sauteed until golden
- 1 4.5-ounce can chopped green chiles
- 1 ½ cup tomatillo salsa
- 1-2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- finely chopped scallions and cilantro to garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F.
- Cook the rice according to the package directions. Once cooked, remove from heat and transfer the cooked rice into a large bowl.
- Fold in 1 ½ cups of the shredded colby jack cheese, ½ cup of the shredded mozzarella, corn, onions, chicken, green chiles and salsa. Season the entire mixture with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Lightly spray a medium sized skillet with non-stick spray, and line the bottom with the refried beans. Transfer the mixture into the skillet. Top with the remaining shredded cheeses and bake for about 20-25 minutes until the top layer of cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and garnish with green onions and cilantro and serve.
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Notes
- This is perfect for using leftover rice, leftover chicken - whatever you got!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
524kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
1208mg
(50%)
Potassium
518mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
942IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
460mg
(46%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1208mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 518mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 942IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 460mg | 46% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
132 reviews
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