Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole


Serves: 12

FREEZER MEAL: Prepare as directed. Split into 2 9"x9" pans. Cover tightly and freeze one. To cook, thaw in refrigerator. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes, or until hot.

Yield: 2 servings for 6
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

3 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
2 cups dry basmati rice
2 (10-ounce) cans ( red enchilada sauce
1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
1 cup white Cheddar cheese, , shredded
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 (11-ounce) can corn kernel
cilantro for garnish
sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Cook the rice. I cooked it with 4 cups of water and 1/4 cup of butter.

Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.

Mix the 2 cheeses together.

In a large bowl mix the shredded chicken with the enchilada sauce, refried beans and half of the cheese. Add rice, season with salt and pepper if needed, and mix well. Pour rice mixture into a 9"x13" or 2 - 9"x9" casserole dish. Top with corn then with remainder of cheese.

Bake for about 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese melts and is bubbly.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm.

Source: jocooks.com



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