Cheesy Pepper Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesy Pepper Chicken and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rice, can be done ahead of time; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, can be done ahead of time; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 small green peppers, sliced; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; salt; pepper; 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream; 1 cup shredded cheddar monterey jack cheese; 1 ½ cups shredded parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked rice, can be done ahead of time
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, can be done ahead of time
2 tablespoons butter
2 small green peppers, sliced
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt
pepper
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar monterey jack cheese
1 ½ cups shredded parmesan cheese

1
In a medium pot prepare rice according to instructions.
2
WHile cooking put 1/2 tbsp butter in another pan and brown chicken, and then reduce heat and cook until done, turning every 5 minutes.
3
In another pan, put the rest of butter and throw in peppers, onion, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
4
Cook until peppers are tender.
5
Then cut up chicken and mix rice, chicken and veggies together in a large bowl.
6
Add sour cream and spread in a 9x13 inch baking dish, I usually use a 9x13 dish and a 7x11 dish.
7
Sprinkle cheese on top and bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
8
We really like this with tortillas and hot sauce, but can stand on its own.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked rice, can be done ahead of time, 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, can be done ahead of time, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 small green peppers, sliced, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Pepper Chicken and Rice 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.

Cheesy Pepper Chicken and Rice Casserole

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