California Casserole Recipe

Name: California Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock (or low-sodium chicken broth); ¾ cup long-grain white rice; 2 cups light sour cream; 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies, drained; ½ cup sliced green onion (include some tender green tops); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 large zucchini, unpeeled, and cut into 1/4-inch slices; 3 tomatoes, seeded, sliced, and drained; 4 cups grated monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken stock (or low-sodium chicken broth)
¾ cup long-grain white rice
2 cups light sour cream
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies, drained
½ cup sliced green onion (include some tender green tops)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 large zucchini, unpeeled, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 tomatoes, seeded, sliced, and drained
4 cups grated monterey jack cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
In a saucepan over high heat, bring chicken stock to a boil.
3
Add in rice; lower heat to low and cook, covered, about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed; set aside.
4
In a bowl, mix the sour cream, chiles, onions, oregano, salt, pepper, and parsley together.
5
In a 4-quart casserole dish that has been coated lightly with cooking spray, add half of each of the following in layers: rice, sour cream mixture, zucchini, tomatoes, and cheese.
6
Repeat the layers ending with cheese.
7
Bake, uncovered, 45-50 minutes or until bubbly.
8
Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken stock (or low-sodium chicken broth), ¾ cup long-grain white rice, 2 cups light sour cream, 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies, drained, and more.

Yes, California Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

California Casserole

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