Cheesy Green Chili Chicken and Rice Casserole
Chicken, rice, salsa verde and plenty of cheese combine in this hearty, comforting Tex-Mex casserole.
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 419kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup salsa verde
- 1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups pepper jack cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook a few minutes more.
- Whisk in broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in salsa verde, diced chilies, and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in chicken, rice, green onions, sour cream, and one cup of the cheese until well combined. Pour the mixture into a lightly greased, 9-inch (or similar sized) baking dish.
- Preheat broiler. Sprinkle the casserole with the remaining cheese. Broil until cheese is golden brown and bubbly, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro before serving, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 539mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g