Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole
Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. For $1.2 per serving, this recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 15g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 262 calories. This recipe serves 12. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Head to the store and pick up chili powder, basmati rice, butter, and a few other things to make it today. It is perfect for Autumn. It is a budget friendly recipe for fans of Mexican food. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 34%, which is not so great. Similar recipes are Chicken and Rice Enchilada Casserole, Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole, and Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole.
Diets
Ingredients
chicken breasts
3
basmati rice
2 cups
water
4 cups
butter
1 tbsp
enchilada sauce
20 ounces
refried beans
1 can
mexican blend cheese
2 cups
bell pepper
1
green onions
4
chili powder
1 tbsp
cumin
0.5 tsp
corn
1 cup
cilantro
12 servings
Cooking in Steps
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1Preheat oven to 35
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2Bake chicken breasts in a baking pan for 30-35 minutes, or until juices run clear and chicken is cooked through.
chicken breast
whole chicken
baking pan
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3Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before shredding using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or 2 forks.Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package directions or in a rice cooker with 4 cups of water and 1 tablespoon butter.Keep oven preheated at 35
butter
water
rice
hand mixer
rice cooker
oven
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4In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, 2 cans of enchilada sauce, refried beans, and half of the cheese. Stir until evenly combined.
enchilada sauce
refried beans
whole chicken
cheese
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5Add in the rice, seasonings, diced red pepper, and chopped green onions.
green onions
red pepper
seasoning
rice
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6Mix well.
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7Transfer mixture into a large casserole dish. Top with the frozen corn and remaining cheese.
frozen corn
cheese
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8Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
cheese
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9Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
cilantro