Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

1 hour 15 minutes

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Details
  • Serving Size:   12
  • Gluten-Free:   True
  • Weight Watchers:   7 Points
Cuisine
  • Mexican
  • side dish
  • lunch
  • main course
  • main dish
  • dinner
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Ingredients
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups dry Basmati rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 20 ounces enchilada sauce
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • cilantro, for garnish, optional
Instructions

Preheat oven to 35

Bake chicken breasts in a baking pan for 30-35 minutes, or until juices run clear and chicken is cooked through.

Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before shredding using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or 2 forks.Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package directions or in a rice cooker with 4 cups of water and 1 tablespoon butter.Keep oven preheated at 35

In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, 2 cans of enchilada sauce, refried beans, and half of the cheese. Stir until evenly combined.

Add in the rice, seasonings, diced red pepper, and chopped green onions.

Mix well.

Transfer mixture into a large casserole dish. Top with the frozen corn and remaining cheese.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.

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