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Easy Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole

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Make this comforting, cheesy green chile chicken and rice casserole for a simple, satisfying Southwestern dinner. It uses basic ingredients for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 cup chopped green chiles (Hatch or New Mexico style, mild or hot)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and chicken broth. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Stir in the cooked rice, shredded chicken, chopped green chiles, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper into the soup mixture. Mix well to coat all ingredients.
  4. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese until just combined.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the casserole. If using, sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips over the cheese layer.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly throughout and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra spice, use hot green chiles or add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the mix.
  • If you prefer a sharper flavor, substitute Pepper Jack cheese for some or all of the Monterey Jack.
  • This recipe works well with leftover cooked turkey instead of chicken.

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