Chicken & Rice Casserole Recipe
Source: Ortega®
4 Servings
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This one dish meal simmers in the oven with little attention from you so you have more time to spend with your family.
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RECIPE INGREDIENTS
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2 cups cooked rice
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2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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1 1/2 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast meat
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1 cup Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk
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1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
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2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
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1 tablespoon Ortega Diced Jalapeņos
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RECIPE METHOD
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 2-quart casserole.
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Combine rice, cheese, chicken, evaporated milk, onion, eggs, cilantro, butter and jalapeņos in prepared casserole; stir well.
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Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Season with salt.
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FOR FREEZE AHEAD:
Prepare as above; do not bake. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Uncover.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Season with salt.
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Recipe reprinted by permission of Ortega®. All rights reserved.
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