Mexi Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexi Chicken and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 7 ounces chicken rice-a-roni; ⅓ cup long grain rice, uncooked; 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; 2 cups water; 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground pepper; ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; ⅛ teaspoon onion powder; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 cup red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
7 ounces chicken rice-a-roni
⅓ cup long grain rice, uncooked
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups water
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

1
In a large saucepan cook onion over medium heat until tender.
2
Stir in long grain rice and chicken rice-a-roni (including seasoning packet).
3
Cook and stir 2 minutes.
4
Add chicken broth and water.
5
Bring mixture to a boil.
6
Then cover and reduce heat to a low simmer for 20 minutes (not all the liquid will be absorbed).
7
Pour rice mixture into a 3 quart casserole dish that has been sprayed with non-stick.
8
mix in the chicken, stewed tomatos, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder.
9
Gently mix until well combined.
10
Sprinkle top of casserole with both cheeses.
11
Bake uncovered 30 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 7 ounces chicken rice-a-roni, ⅓ cup long grain rice, uncooked, and more.

Yes, Mexi 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.

Mexi Chicken and Rice Casserole

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