mexican chicken and brown rice casserole

Name: Mexican Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) brown or white rice; 1/2 cup(s) onion, diced; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic, minced; 2 cup(s) frozen corn, thawed; 1 1/2 cup(s) cooked chicken breast, diced; 14 1/2 ounce(s) fired roasted diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup(s) tomato sauce; 1 cup(s) mexican blend shredded cheese; 2 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; ## OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR TOPPING; - sour cream; - salsa

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Brenda Andrews

Bakersfield, CA

Updated on Mar 11, 2016

I found this on Pinterest (don't you all just love that site!) and have no idea where it originated, but I made it and it was a hit. I doubled it and placed one in the freezer minus the cheese which I will add when I cook it! We loved it. I think it is very versatile; you could use it as a main dish, a chip dip or filling for a tortilla ! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

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Yummmy!! Easy casserole -- need I say more!?

prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup brown or white rice
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
14 1/2 ounces fired roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup mexican blend shredded cheese
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR TOPPING
- sour cream
- salsa

How To Make mexican chicken and brown rice casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 x 9 inch square baking pan or 2-quart casserole with cooking spray; set aside.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, cook rice according to package directions.
Step 3

Meanwhile, in a microwave safe bowl, add the onions and garlic and cook in the microwave for about 1 minute, to soften onions.
Step 4

When rice is done, add it to a large mixing bowl. Mix in cooked onions and garlic, corn, diced chicken, tomatoes, tomato sauce, ½ cup of the cheese, chili powder and cumin. Mix well. Transfer to the casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and casserole is heated through.
Step 5

Cool at least 10 minutes to set. Cut into 6 servings. If desired, top each with 1 tablespoon sour cream or yogurt, and 1 tablespoon salsa. Makes 6 servings
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