Description
Cheesy Green Chile Chicken & Rice is a comforting dish that envelops tender chicken and fluffy rice in a creamy, cheesy sauce. The vibrant green chiles add a delightful kick, while the melted cheese creates a rich, gooey texture that is utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
- Chicken: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Rice: 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- Cheese: 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Green Chiles: 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, drained
- Broth: 2 cups chicken broth
- Onion: 1 medium onion, diced
- Garlic: 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Spices: 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed rice, chicken broth, green chiles, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Substitute brown rice for a nuttier flavor, but adjust cooking time to 40-45 minutes.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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