So Easy Cheesy Green Chile, Chicken and Rice Casserole
Description
This dish is flavorful, satisfying and easy to make. It's ready in about 45 minutes. Serve it with a salad or sides, if desired.
Ingredients
2 T. olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c. milk
1 egg
1/2 c. sour cream
8 oz. canned diced green chiles, drained
10 oz. diced, cooked chicken*
pinch cayenne pepper
1 T. cumin
salt and pepper, to taste
2 c. shredded cheese, like a combination of white cheddar, pepper jack and Monterey Jack, divided
4 c. cooked rice
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the sides and bottom of a large casserole dish with olive oil.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute onions and bell peppers with olive oil until they begin to brown; set aside.
Combine cooked rice, chicken, 1 1/2 c. cheese, green chilies, sour cream, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper and onion mixture in the casserole dish; combine well. Check to see if more salt, pepper or other seasonings are needed.
In a bowl, whisk together milk and egg; add to the rice mixture. Top casserole with remaining shredded cheese.
Bake 30 - 35 minutes.
Serve with an extra dollop of sour cream, if desired.
6 servings.
*Diced Rotisserie chicken or canned chicken can be used. For more protein, the chicken can be doubled.