Description
Weeknight dinner dreams come true with Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole – a comforting dish that brings zesty Southwest flavors right to your dinner table. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken, this casserole delivers a satisfying meal your family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
Grains and Base:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
Seasonings and Produce:
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1 cup frozen corn
Dairy and Sauce:
- 1½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (10 oz) can fire roasted tomatoes
Toppings:
- Sliced jalapenos
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 375°F, preparing for a delicious casserole adventure.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Toss in ½ cup chopped green onions with 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon dried oregano. Sauté these spices for 2-3 minutes until your kitchen fills with an aromatic fragrance.
- Fold in 2 cups shredded chicken, 2 cups cooked rice, 4 ounces diced green chiles, 10 ounces fire roasted tomatoes, and 1 cup frozen corn. Pour 1 cup green enchilada sauce into the mixture.
- Stir in ¼ cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese, blending everything until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and warm.
- Gently incorporate ½ cup Greek yogurt, stirring carefully to prevent any curdling.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1¼ cups cheese evenly across the top of your casserole.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for exactly 15 minutes until your cheese becomes completely melted and gloriously bubbly.
- Pull from the oven and crown your creation with sliced jalapeños and chopped cilantro just before serving.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt with sour cream or plain yogurt if needed for a similar creamy texture.
- Choose long-grain white rice or brown rice depending on your preference for texture and nutrition.
- Cut jalapeños carefully and remove seeds for less heat if your spice tolerance is low.
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly for a faster preparation and adds extra flavor to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg