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Tex Mex Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe

Tex Mex Chicken Rice Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup chopped onion
2 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp olive oil
1 (6 5/8 oz) package regular chicken rice pilaf mix
1 cup long grain rice
2 (14 oz) cans chicken broth
2 1/2 cups water
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 (4 oz) can diced green chili peppers, drained
2 tbsp snipped fresh basil
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed
1/8-1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Directions:

In a 3-quart saucepan cook onion in hot butter, or oil until tender.
Stir in rice-vermicelli mix, including seasoning package, and uncooked rice.
Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
Stir in broth and water.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes (liquid will not be fully absorbed).
Transfer the mixture to a very large mixing bowl; stir in chicken or turkey, tomato, chili peppers, basil, chili powder, cumin, and pepper.
Transfer to a 3-quart casserole.
Bake, covered, in a 425 degree F oven for 20 minutes.
Uncover; sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for 5 minutes more.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	300.22 Kcal (1257 kJ)
Calories from fat	188.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.96g	32%
Cholesterol	48.92mg	16%
Sodium	517.97mg	22%
Potassium	362.04mg	8%
Total Carbs	14.28g	5%
Sugars	2.04g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1g	4%
Protein	14.99g	30%
Vitamin C	13mg	22%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	101.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	146.33 Kcal (613 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.21g	32%
Cholesterol	23.85mg	16%
Sodium	252.47mg	22%
Potassium	176.46mg	8%
Total Carbs	6.96g	5%
Sugars	0.99g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.49g	4%
Protein	7.31g	30%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	22%
Iron	0.6mg	6%
Calcium	49.5mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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