Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole Recipe 445

ONE POT CHICKEN ENCHILADA RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium high heat in large skillet.
• Add chicken and cook each side for 2 minutes or until cooked, then remove onto a plate.
• Add extra oil if the skillet is looking dry. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 1/2 minutes until starting to soften.
• Add bell peppers and cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients except rice and cheese. Bring to simmer, then add rice.
• Stir, cover with a lid and turn down heat to medium low. Cover and cook until rice is cooked but not mushy and most of the liquid is absorbed - about 15 to 18 minutes. (Note 3). Do not stir while it cooks.
• Meanwhile, shred or roughly chop chicken.
• When rice is cooked, quickly stir chicken through, sprinkle with cheese then pop under broil / grill until golden and bubbly.
• Serve, garnished with fresh cilantro/coriander if desired.

CHICKEN AND RICE ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Boil the rice according to package directions, then set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13x9" baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• Mix the two cheeses together and set aside.
• To a large mixing bowl, add shredded chicken, black beans, green chiles, Mexican corn, cooked rice, 1/2 of the cheese, and enchilada sauce. Season with salt and pepper, stir to combine.
• Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with additional corn and remaining cheese.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and melted.
• To serve, sprinkle with sliced green onions and minced cilantro.

EASY CHICKEN ENCHILADA RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in Knorr® Fiesta SidesTM- Mexican Rice, water, and enchilada sauce. Add corn, beans, and tomato. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 7 minutes. In the last minute of cooking, add the cilantro.
• Top with Cheddar cheese and serve.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine the rice, chicken broth and 2 teaspoons of the spice mix in a small saucepan over high heat. When the broth boils reduce heat to a low simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer for 40-45 minutes, until the rice is tender. Uncover, test the rice for doneness and fluff with a fork.
• While the rice is cooking, prep the peppers, onions and chicken. Warm the oil in a dutch oven or very large pot over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and onions to the skillet and stir to coat. Allow them to cook for about 2 minutes. Add the chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with the remaining 2 teaspoons spice mix and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
• Add the beans, green chiles, sour cream and green chile sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a low simmer. Add the cooked rice, stir again, taste and adjust the salt as desired. Sprinkle generously with the cheese. Cover with a lid and remove from the heat to allow the cheese to melt, 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle with the cilantro before serving.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to package directions. I cooked it with 2 cups of water and 2 Tablespoons of butter. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Mix the 2 cheeses together. In a large bowl mix the shredded chicken with the enchilada sauce, refried beans and half of the cheese. Add rice, season with salt and pepper if needed, and mix well. Pour rice mixture into an 8x8 casserole dish. Top with corn then with remainder of cheese. Bake for about 15 - 20 minutes or until cheese melts and is bubbly. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm.

EASY CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl combine the milk, rice, soup and seasoned salt if desired. Mix well. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the chicken pieces.
• Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 90 minutes or until rice is done, stirring every 30 minutes. Uncover the dish and bake for another 15 minutes to allow the rice to brown.