Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole 🌮🍚
(recipe below)
This Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, and cheesy rice—all baked to perfection!
Ingredients 🛒
Chicken:
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
Rice:
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
Vegetables:
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Ro-Tel)
Sauce:
1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
Cheese:
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Seasoning:
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Sliced jalapeños (optional)
Sour cream (optional)
Instructions 👩🍳
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the Rice:
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
Prepare the Casserole Mixture:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the Casserole:
Spread half of the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese over the top. Layer the remaining mixture over the cheese and top with the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
Bake:
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnish and Serve:
Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Enjoy your Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole for a delicious family meal!
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