Easy Green Chile Chicken Rice Casserole
Creamy, cheesy, and bursting with Southwestern flavors, this **Easy Green Chile Chicken Rice Casserole** is the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Loaded with tender shredded chicken, fluffy white rice, and mild green chiles, this casserole is tied together with a luscious blend of sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and Monterey Jack cheese for a rich and satisfying bite. Seasoned with warm cumin and garlic powder, its flavor is perfectly balanced and irresistibly cozy. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this one-dish meal bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in under half an hour. Garnish it with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and serve it straight from the oven for a dish the whole family will love. Keywords: green chile chicken rice casserole, easy chicken casserole, family dinner recipes, weeknight meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 3 cups Cooked white rice
- 2 4-ounce cans Diced green chiles
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 10.5-ounce can Cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cooked white rice, diced green chiles, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, milk, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until everything is well incorporated.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, reserving the remaining 1/2 cup for topping.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the casserole.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 152.9 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.5 g | 422% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 959 mg | 320% | |
| Sodium | 7081 mg | 308% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.6 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.3 g | ||
| Protein | 316.0 g | 632% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 2480 mg | 191% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 3079 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
