Best Green Chile And Rice Casserole Recipes

GREEN CHILE AND RICE CASSEROLE

Green Chile and Rice Casserole image

Just in time for Christmas! I have NEVER served this in 25 years without raves or requests for the recipe. Note: the sour cream and cheese can be lowfat if you wish.

Provided by pcur

Categories Side Dish Casseroles

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) package dry instant long grain and wild rice mix
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
Prepare the instant long grain and wild rice mix according to package directions.
Spread 1/2 the cooked rice mix over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. In a bowl, mix the sour cream and green chiles. Spread 1/2 the sour cream mixture over rice, and top with 1/2 the cheese. Repeat the layers.
Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 528.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

PORK AND BROWN RICE GREEN CHILE CASSEROLE

Pork and Brown Rice Green Chile Casserole image

This also works well with chicken breast --- instant white rice may be substituted for the brown if desired, for extra heat add in another jalapeno pepper or cayenne pepper :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Rice

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 tablespoons oil (more if needed)
1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin chops (cut into small bite-size pieces)
salt and black pepper
2 onions, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional or to taste)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes (or use diced tomatoes)
2 (4 ounce) cans green chili peppers
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin (can use more)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Lightly season the pork with salt and black pepper; add to the hot oil and cook on all sides until lightly browned; remove to a bowl.
Add in onion and garlic and saute for about 3-4 minutes.
Return the meat back to the pot, then add in rice, cream of chicken soup, jalapeno pepper, black beans, green chilies, salsa, water or broth and cumin; mix to combine well, then simmer uncovered over medium heat for about 20-25 minutes.
Transfer to a casserole dish and top with about 1-1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees until the cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.4, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 89.5, Sodium 792, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 33