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chicken and brown rice mexi casserole

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Christina Cameron
Keithville, LA

I came up with this recipe one summer evening when I had left over chicken from chicken tacos. It has become a big hit in my house. Even my picky eater sons love it.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For chicken and brown rice mexi casserole

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, light
  • 1 lb
    chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 pkg
    taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 can
    cambell's fiesta cheese soup
  • 2 c
    pre-cooked brown rice
  • 2 c
    mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 1 dash
    milk, 2%
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika, sweet mild
  • 1/2 can
    salsa
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • if desired you can add any vegetable you like. i sometimes add fresh tomatoes and corn.

How To Make chicken and brown rice mexi casserole

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
  • 2
    In a large skillet heat olive oil and add chicken.
  • 3
    When chicken is no longer pick add taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water. Cover and let cook 5 minutes.
  • 4
    In a large bowl add rice, cheese soup, salt and pepper, milk, salsa, paprika and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Stir well
  • 5
    Add chicken to bowl and stir to blend.
  • 6
    Pour mixture into a casserole dish or pan that has been spray with non-stick spray.
  • 7
    Cook in oven 30 minutes. Remove from oven sprinkle on remaining cup of shredded cheese return to oven and bake last 15 minutes.
  • 8
    Remove from oven and let cool about 10 minutes if you can and serve.

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