Green Chile Chicken Rice Bake
A savory oven-baked casserole of chicken, brown rice, green chiles, tomatoes, spinach, and melted cheddar.
- Calories
- 735
- Protein
- 52g
- Carbs
- 61g
- Fat
- 27g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 35 min total
- shredded cooked chicken24 oz
- cooked brown rice20 oz
- diced tomatoesdrained2 can
- mild green chiliesdrained1 can
- fresh spinachrinsed and chopped6 oz
- shredded cheddar6 oz
- plain greek yogurt8 tbsp
- green onionthinly sliced4
- cumin2 tsp
- chili powder2 tsp
- lemon juice4 tsp
- kosher salt1 tsp
- black pepper1/2 tsp
Instructions
- 1Thinly slice the green onion and chop the spinach. Heat the oven to 400F.
- 2In a bowl, stir together the shredded cooked chicken, cooked brown rice, diced tomatoes, mild green chilies, spinach, yogurt, cumin, chili powder, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning before baking.
- 3Spread the mixture in a small baking dish and cover evenly with the shredded cheddar. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbling around the edges, the cheese is melted, and the center of the chicken mixture reads 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer.
- 4Let the bake stand for 3-5 minutes, then top with the sliced green onion and serve.
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