Green Chile Chicken And Rice Casserole
Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole is a hearty baked main dish made with seasoned chicken, brown rice, green chiles, and cheddar cheese, finished with a creamy enchilada-inspired sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 8 oz can diced green chiles
- 1 14 oz can fire roasted tomatoes, drained
- ½ cup frozen corn thawed
- ¾ cup green enchilada sauce
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 2 percent or full fat
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F, heat olive oil in an oven‑safe skillet, and sauté green onions and spices until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken, rice, green chiles, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, and some cheese, then season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until warmed through and cheese melts, remove from heat, and gently mix in Greek yogurt.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake about 15 minutes until melted and hot.
- Rest briefly, then serve as is or garnish with tomatoes and cilantro.