CHEESY CHICKEN SPANISH RICE CASSEROLE

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This is my version of a friend's recipe. It's fabulous!

Provided by jackie shipman

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb shredded chicken (or more if you like yours meatier)
1 diced green pepper
1/2 c diced onion
3 c cooked white rice
1 can(s) can tomato sauce (8 oz)
1 can(s) diced tomatoes w/juice (16oz)
1 1/2 c diced/cubed velveeta
1 tsp chili powder
1 pinch salt to taste
1 pinch pepper to taste
1 c mexican blend shredded cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Cook Chicken and shred. (leftover Rotisserie Chicken works well for this dish too!)
  • 2. Saute chicken, green pepper, and onion in a skillet until onions are translucent.
  • 3. In an extra large bowl mix rice, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, velveeta, salt and pepper.
  • 4. Stir in chicken and veggies.
  • 5. Transfer to a large casserole dish.
  • 6. Sprinkle top with cheese shreds.
  • 7. Bake at 350 for 30 - 40 minutes........ until hot and bubbly.

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