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Baked mexican chicken rice and cheese casserole in a baking dish, ready to serve.

Mexican Chicken, Rice, and Cheese Casserole


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  • Author: Elisa
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A hearty casserole with chicken, rice, cheese, and Mexican flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, soup, tomatoes and green chilies, cheese, sour cream, onion, chili powder, and cumin.
  3. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Add a layer of crushed tortilla chips on top before baking for extra crunch.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Adjust chili powder to your preferred spice level.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg