Description
Green chile chicken and rice casserole brings comfort straight from Southwestern kitchens to your dinner table. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with zesty pepper flavor, this hearty dish delivers a satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug after a long day.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
Starches:
- 1 cup rice, cooked
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
Flavor and Dairy Components:
- 1 can (10 ounces) green chiles, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish to grease with butter or cooking spray.
- Shred 2 cups of cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 1 cup of cooked rice to the chicken and stir gently to distribute evenly.
- Pour the entire 10 oz can of diced green chiles into the bowl, mixing carefully.
- Incorporate the 10.5 oz can of cream of chicken soup with the chicken and rice mixture.
- Stir in ½ cup of sour cream, blending until the ingredients create a smooth consistency.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of garlic powder and ½ teaspoon of onion powder over the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste preferences, stirring thoroughly.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Scatter 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove when the cheese is completely melted and the edges are golden brown.
Notes
- Choose rotisserie chicken for an easy shortcut that adds rich, pre-seasoned flavor to the casserole.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat ingredients with reduced-fat cream of chicken soup and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- When selecting green chiles, mild varieties work best for balanced heat that doesn’t overwhelm the creamy texture.
- Make this dish ahead by assembling and refrigerating, then bake when ready – just add 10 minutes to the cooking time for cold casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 376 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg