Tex Mex Chicken and Rice Casserole

February 15, 2016

Subtly spicy, homey one dish meal. Freezes very well, great for a make ahead busy day meal.

1 Cup chopped onion
1 Tbsp butter
1 (7 oz) package chicken flavored rice mix with vermicelli
1 Cup long grain rice (un cooked)
2 14.5 oz cans chicken broth
2.5 Cups water
4 Cups cooked cubed chicken
1 Can diced tomato
1 (4 oz) diced green chile peppers
2 Tsp dried basil
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tsp cumin
? Tsp pepper
1 Cup cheddar

1. In 3 qt saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender 2. Stir in rice-vermicelli mix, seasoning package, and un cooked rice. Stir and cook for 2 more minutes. 3. Stir in broth and water 4. Bring to...
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Nutritions

Calories
821

Sodium
739mg
30% DV

Fat
42g
65% DV

Protein
63g
126% DV

Carbs
54g
18% DV

Fiber
8g
33% DV