cheesy chicken spanish rice casserole

Name: Cheesy Chicken Spanish Rice Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) shredded chicken (or more if you like yours meatier); 1 - diced green pepper; 1/2 cup(s) diced onion; 3 cup(s) cooked white rice; 1 can(s) can tomato sauce (8 oz); 1 can(s) diced tomatoes w/juice (16oz); 1 1/2 cup(s) diced/cubed velveeta; 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1 pinch(es) salt to taste; 1 pinch(es) pepper to taste; 1 cup(s) mexican blend shredded cheese

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jackie shipman

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Updated on Jan 21, 2013

This is my version of a friend's recipe. It's fabulous!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 35 Min

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Ingredients

1 pound shredded chicken (or more if you like yours meatier)
1 - diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced onion
3 cups cooked white rice
1 can can tomato sauce (8 oz)
1 can diced tomatoes w/juice (16oz)
1 1/2 cups diced/cubed velveeta
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch salt to taste
1 pinch pepper to taste
1 cup mexican blend shredded cheese

How To Make cheesy chicken spanish rice casserole

Step 1

Cook Chicken and shred. (leftover Rotisserie Chicken works well for this dish too!)

Step 2

Saute chicken, green pepper, and onion in a skillet until onions are translucent.
Step 3

In an extra large bowl mix rice, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, velveeta, salt and pepper.
Step 4

Stir in chicken and veggies.
Step 5

Transfer to a large casserole dish.
Step 6

Sprinkle top with cheese shreds.
Step 7

Bake at 350 for 30 - 40 minutes........ until hot and bubbly.
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