SOUTHWEST CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE

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A hearty comfort-food dinner with a little zing. If you like more heat in yours, use pepper-jack cheese instead of regular monterey jack cheese. Cuts into nice square servings. Serve with a green salad and dinner's complete!

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cooked rice
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped (medium size)
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 tablespoons red onions, finely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons jalapenos, seeded and diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease 2 quart or 8x8 casserole dish.
  • Prepare rice as directed to make 2 cups of cooked rice.
  • Saute 2 chicken breasts in a shallow pan using olive oil, salt and pepper until done. Chop chicken breasts into bite size pieces.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Pour mixture into greased (or sprayed) casserole dish.
  • Bake for 40 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.2, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 174.2, Sodium 614.4, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 29.3

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