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

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the sides and bottom of a large casserole dish with olive oil.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute onions and bell peppers with olive oil until they begin to brown; set aside.
3. 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.