Monday, August 8, 2011

Chicken Enchilada Rice Bake


Ingredients:
  • 2 cups white long grain rice
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • One 15-ounce can mild green enchilada sauce
  • One 4-ounce can sliced black olives
  • One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Avocado and cilantro for garnish

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Cook rice according to package directions.
3. Place chicken, enchilada sauce, olives, tomatoes, sour cream, salt, pepper and cumin into a large bowl, mixing to combine. Pour cooked rice into prepared baking dish and layer beans on top of rice. Pour chicken mixture over rice and top evenly with cheddar cheese. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until cheese is melted and rice is hot.  Serve garnished with fresh avocado and cilantro.

2 comments:

  1. WOW! You read my mind! I was just saying I wanted to make chicken enchilada this week...SPokane Dinner Club to the rescue yet again :) You girls are THE BEST.

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  2. Had this for dinner last night, it was good! Good leftovers too :)

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