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Chicken & Rice Casserole

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Satisfy hearty appetites with this comforting recipe. Baked to golden brown perfection this rich and flavorful casserole is one of the most popular meals, and is sure to become a family favorite. Prepare in advance and store in the freezer for an easy weeknight dinner.

Estimated Times:

Preparation Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 0 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: Main Ingredient:

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Original recipe makes 0
2 cupsRice; cooked
2 cupsMonterey jack cheese; (8 ounces) shredded
1 1/2 cupschicken breast meat; cooked and chopped
1 can (12 oz)Evaporated milk
1/2 cupred onion; finely chopped
2 largeEggs; lightly beaten
1/4 cupcilantro; finely chopped
2 tablespoonsbutter or margarine; melted
1 tablespoonjalapenos; (optional) diced

Chicken & Rice Casserole Preparation

PREHEAT oven to 350? F. Lightly grease 2-quart casserole dish.

COMBINE rice, cheese, chicken, evaporated milk, onion, eggs, cilantro, butter and jalape?os in prepared dish; stir well.

BAKE for 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Notes

FOR FREEZE AHEAD:

PREPARE as above; do not bake. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Uncover.

PREHEAT oven to 350? F.

BAKE for 60 to 70 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

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Calories Per Serving: 4570
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4 years, 7 months, 6 days, 12 hours, 28 minutes ago
FOR FREEZE AHEAD:
PREPARE as above; do not bake. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Uncover.

PREHEAT oven to 350? F.

BAKE for 60 to 70 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
[I posted this recipe.]
4 years, 9 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 15 hours, 19 minutes ago

Tags

  1. Kid Friendly
  2. Bake
  3. Main Dish
  4. Dinner
  5. Spring

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