Mexican chicken and rice casserole
Ingredients
Utensils
cutting board, knife, large skillet with lid, oven
Nutrition per serving
Step 1/5
- 133⅓ g chicken breast
- 1 cloves garlic
- 6⅔ g cilantro
- ⅓ red bell pepper
- ⅓ green bell pepper
- 1⅓ scallions
- cutting board
- knife
Dice chicken breasts into large pieces. Mince garlic and cilantro, cut bell peppers into strips, and finely chop scallions.
Step 2/5
- ⅓ tbsp vegetable oil
- large skillet with lid
Heat half of the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté for approx. 5 – 7 min. until golden. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Step 3/5
- ⅓ tbsp vegetable oil
- 91⅔ g corn (canned or frozen)
- 158⅓ ml chicken stock
- 226⅔ g enchilada sauce
- salt
- pepper
Heat other half of vegetable oil and add scallions and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant for approx 1 - 2 min. Then, add bell pepper. Continue to sauté and add corn, chicken stock, and enchilada sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4/5
- 86⅔ g rice (brown or white)
Bring to a simmer and add rice. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for approx. 15 min. for white rice and 30 min. for brown rice until rice is al dente and most of the liquid absorbed. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F and turn on the top heat, or set the broiler to high.
Step 5/5
- 33⅓ g cheddar cheese (grated)
- ⅓ small bunch cilantro
- oven
Shred chicken and combine with rice. Spread cheese on top, place skillet in the oven, and broil for approx. 5 - 10 min., or until cheese begins to melt. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
Enjoy your meal!