Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
350 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole
Description
The Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole blends shredded cooked chicken and cooked brown rice with canned green chiles, drained fire-roasted tomatoes, and corn. These ingredients are combined with a seasoning mix of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano, sautéed briefly with green onions for aromatic depth. A green enchilada sauce adds moisture and flavor to the casserole base.
After heating the mixture in an oven-safe skillet until the cheese melts, Greek yogurt is stirred in off the heat to add creaminess and slight tanginess before topping with additional cheddar cheese. Baking ensures the casserole is hot and the cheese is melted and slightly golden on top. The dish offers a pleasing combination of textures and southwestern-inspired flavors.
The casserole can be served as is or topped with fresh diced tomatoes and cilantro for added freshness. It works well as a main course or hearty side in a casual meal.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 green onion sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
- 2 cups chicken breast cooked, shredded
- 2 cups brown rice cooked
- 8 ounce diced green chiles canned
- 14 ounce fire-roasted tomato drained, canned
- 1/2 cup corn defrosted, frozen
- 3/4 cup Green enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 2% or full fat work best, plain
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese divided, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large oven safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add in the green onions and spices and sauté for a couple minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken, rice, green chiles, fire roasted tomatoes, corn, and green enchilada sauce and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Stir everything together until it's combined. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Once the cheese is melted and everything is heated through, remove the skillet from the heat and quickly stir in the Greek yogurt. Top with the remaining cheese and then bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot.
- Serve the casserole as is or top it with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 496mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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