Brown Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Brown Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup brown rice; 1 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/3 cup diced onion; 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced; 2 cooked boneless chicken breasts, chopped (optional); 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; salt and cayenne pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers, drained; 1/3 cup shredded carrot; 2 cups taco cheese or 2 cups mexican cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1/3 cup brown rice
1 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup diced onion
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
2 cooked boneless chicken breasts, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon cumin
salt and cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers, drained
1/3 cup shredded carrot
2 cups taco cheese or 2 cups mexican cheese, shredded

1
Cook rice using the water or broth according to package directions.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0 and grease a casserole dish.
3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and saute onion until tender and translucent.
4
Mix in the zucchini, chicken (if using), and mushrooms. Season with the cumin, salt and cayenne.
5
Saute until chicken in heated through and zucchini is browned.
6
In a large mixing bowl, mix the cooked rice, mixture in skillet, beans, chilis, carrots, and 1/2 of the cheese.
7
Transfer to casserole dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
8
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
9
Uncover, and continue baking for 10 more minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly around the edges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup brown rice, 1 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/3 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Brown Rice Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brown Rice Casserole

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