Southwest Chicken Rice Casserole

 

Southwest Chicken Rice Casserole

Ingredients:

3 C Shredded chicken

(Homemade or rotisserie)

1 1/2 C Brown or white rice

1 3/4 C Chicken broth 

1 Can of diced tomatoes with peppers

1/2 T Cumin

1 Tsp Chili Powder

1 1/2 C Salsa

2 C Shredded Cheese

Toppings:

Sour Cream

Chopped Green Onion

Diced fresh tomatoes 

Tortilla strips

Directions:

Shred your chicken and set it aside. In a deep skillet add your uncooked rice, chicken broth, seasonings, and diced tomatoes. Cook on a medium to low till the rice is tender and has absorbed all the chicken broth. Add in your salsa. Put it in a large bowl add half cup of cheese and chicken and combine. Take a large glass baking dish out and put it in it. Top with 1 1/2 C of cheese. Bake till its bubbling and cheese is melted. 

Serve with sour cream, tortilla strips, tomatoes and green onions.