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Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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2 teaspoons olive oil πŸ«’
3 green onions, sliced thin πŸ§…
1 teaspoon chili powder 🌢️
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 🌿
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder πŸ§„
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano πŸƒ
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste πŸ§‚
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breasts πŸ—
2 cups cooked brown rice 🍚
8-ounce can diced green chiles 🌢️
14-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes, drained πŸ…
1/2 cup frozen corn, defrosted 🌽
3/4 cup green enchilada sauce 🌯
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full-fat work best) πŸ₯›
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided πŸ§€


Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). πŸ”₯

2️⃣ In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the green onions, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and dried oregano. SautΓ© for a couple of minutes until fragrant. 🍲

3️⃣ Add the shredded chicken, cooked brown rice, diced green chiles, fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, green enchilada sauce, and 1/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet. Stir everything together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. πŸŒΆοΈπŸ§‚

4️⃣ Once the cheese is melted and everything is heated through, remove the skillet from the heat. Quickly stir in the Greek yogurt until fully incorporated. πŸ₯„

5️⃣ Top the casserole with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot and bubbly. πŸ§€β³

6️⃣ Serve the casserole as is, or top it with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy! 🍽️

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 360 Kcal