Cheesy Chicken And Rice Enchilada Casserole Recipes

CHICKEN AND RICE ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Boil the rice according to package directions, then set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13x9" baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• Mix the two cheeses together and set aside.
• To a large mixing bowl, add shredded chicken, black beans, green chiles, Mexican corn, cooked rice, 1/2 of the cheese, and enchilada sauce. Season with salt and pepper, stir to combine.
• Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with additional corn and remaining cheese.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and melted.
• To serve, sprinkle with sliced green onions and minced cilantro.

ONE POT CHICKEN ENCHILADA RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium high heat in large skillet.
• Add chicken and cook each side for 2 minutes or until cooked, then remove onto a plate.
• Add extra oil if the skillet is looking dry. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 1/2 minutes until starting to soften.
• Add bell peppers and cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients except rice and cheese. Bring to simmer, then add rice.
• Stir, cover with a lid and turn down heat to medium low. Cover and cook until rice is cooked but not mushy and most of the liquid is absorbed - about 15 to 18 minutes. (Note 3). Do not stir while it cooks.
• Meanwhile, shred or roughly chop chicken.
• When rice is cooked, quickly stir chicken through, sprinkle with cheese then pop under broil / grill until golden and bubbly.
• Serve, garnished with fresh cilantro/coriander if desired.

ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce and salsa; set aside. , Place 2 tortillas, overlapping as necessary, in the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover with a third of the meat mixture. Top with 1 cup corn; sprinkle with 1-1/3 cups cheese. Repeat layers once, then top with remaining tortillas, meat and cheese. , Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until bubbly., Freeze Option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.