Tex-Mex Chicken 'n' Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Chicken 'n' Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons brummel & brown margarine; 1 (6 5/8 ounce) packageregular chicken rice pilaf mix; 1 cup long-grain rice; 2 (14 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth; 2 ½ cups water; 4 cups cooked chicken or 4 cups turkey; 4 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 (4 ounce) candiced green chili peppers, drained; 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed (or 2 T, snipped); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed (or 1/4 t. ground); ¼ teaspoon pepper (or 1/8 t.); 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons brummel & brown margarine
1 (6 5/8 ounce) packageregular chicken rice pilaf mix
1 cup long-grain rice
2 (14 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
2 ½ cups water
4 cups cooked chicken or 4 cups turkey
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 (4 ounce) candiced green chili peppers, drained
2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed (or 2 T, snipped)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed (or 1/4 t. ground)
¼ teaspoon pepper (or 1/8 t.)
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

1
In a 3-quart saucepan, cook onion in hot margarine until tender.
2
Stir in rice-vermicelli mix, including seasoning package and uncooked rice.
3
Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
4
Stir in broth and water.
5
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
6
Cover and simmer 20 minutes (liquid will not be fully absorbed).
7
Transfer the mixture to a very large mixing bowl; stir in chicken or turkey, tomato, chili peppers, basil, chili powder, cumin, and pepper.
8
Transfer to a 3-quart casserole.
9
Bake, covered, in a 425 degree oven for 20 minutes.
10
Uncover; sprinkle with cheese.
11
Bake for 5 minutes more.

851

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped onion, 2 tablespoons brummel & brown margarine, 1 (6 5/8 ounce) packageregular chicken rice pilaf mix, 1 cup long-grain rice, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Chicken 'n' 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.

Tex-Mex Chicken 'n' Rice Casserole

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