So Easy Cheesy Green Chile, Chicken and Rice Casserole
Recipes Chicken Main Dish Meal ideas Quick and Easy
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.