Cheesy Green Chili Chicken and Rice Casserole

A flavorful baked casserole combining tender chicken, rice, green chilies, and melted pepper jack cheese, topped with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients

Dairy and liquids

2 tablespoons butter
2-3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
1/4 cup salsa verde
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies
to taste Salt and pepper
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
4 cups cooked rice
2 green onions green onions chopped
1/3 cup sour cream
1.5 cups pepper jack cheese

Garnish

optional Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Melt butter in a skillet, cook garlic until fragrant, then stir in flour.
Whisk in broth and milk, simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Add salsa verde, chilies, salt, pepper, chicken, rice, sour cream, and 1 cup cheese; mix well. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
Broil with remaining cheese until bubbly and golden, 2-3 minutes. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Notes

Use cooked chicken and rice for quick assembly. Broil just until cheese is golden to prevent burning.

Keyword cheese, chicken, Rice