Spicy Santa Fe Casserole Recipe

Name: Spicy Santa Fe Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 1/4 lb. boned and skinned chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 tsp. paprika; 1 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cumin; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1 bunch green onions, chopped (include part of green tops); 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (10 oz.) can diced Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chiles; 2 c. chicken broth; 1 1/2 c. uncooked Uncle Ben's converted rice (don't substitute); 1 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/4 lb. boned and skinned chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 bunch green onions, chopped (include part of green tops)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 oz.) can diced Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chiles
2 c. chicken broth
1 1/2 c. uncooked Uncle Ben's converted rice (don't substitute)
1 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese

1
Heat oil in electric skillet.
2
Place chicken pieces in hot oil.
3
Sprinkle with paprika, pepper, salt, cumin, chili powder and garlic powder.
4
Saute over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Add onions, bell pepper and fresh garlic.
6
Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
7
Mix canned tomatoes and green chiles with chicken broth.
8
Add to skillet and bring to a boil.
9
Stir in rice; return to a boil.
10
Cover and reduce heat to low simmer.
11
Do not stir.
12
Cook, covered, until the rice is just done (you do not want the rice totally dry).
13
Sprinkle cheese over top.
14
Do not stir. Turn heat off and replace lid to melt.
15
Serve with Southern Style Salad Biscuit Muffins (recipe follows).

1156

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 1/4 lb. boned and skinned chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces, 1 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. black pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Santa Fe 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.

Spicy Santa Fe Casserole

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