Green Chile Chicken and Rice
Simple enough for a weeknight yet flavorful enough to serve guests, Green Chile Chicken and Rice is a comforting meal that brings together creamy textures, smoky green chiles, tender chicken, and perfectly seasoned rice in every satisfying bite.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 green onions-sliced
- 1 tsp chile powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 8 oz can green chiles chopped
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes-drained
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
- 3/4 cup enchilada sauce-red or green
- 1/2 cup greek plain yogurt
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded-divided
- chopped cilantro-garnish
- sliced radish-garnish
- chopped fresh tomato
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350'
- In a large oven safe skillet heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the onions for a minute and then add in the spices and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the chicken, rice, green chiles, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Stir until everything is well combined. Season with salt and pepper and taste.
- When everything is heated through, remove from the heat and stir in the yogurt. Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 15 minutes until everything is hot and the cheese is melted.
- Serve as is or top with cilantro, fresh tomatoes, sliced radish and lime wedges.