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Enchilada Rice Casserole Using Leftover Rotisserie Chicken

One of the reasons this recipe for an Enchilada Rice Casserole Using Leftover Rotisserie Chicken is my go-to for busy weeknights is right in its name: I'm using rotisserie chicken leftovers to pull it together. That means I'm not cooking any fresh chicken but using up meat from another dish to make this brand new one. Also, I'm using leftover cooked rice, too. For those reasons, this dinner requires only 10 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes in the oven. So you can get dinner on thet able in under 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Entree
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 7
Calories 416 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups white rice, cooked
  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • 20 ounces enchilada sauce, red
  • 11 ounces corn, canned
  • 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • parsley optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • in a large bowl combine the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, corn and half of the shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste if you’d like.
  • Mix well and pour into a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
  • Top with chopped parsley as a garnish, if you'd like.

Notes

You can use brown rice if you want a healthier version of this starch. This recipe provides the perfect way to use up extra rice you may have made in your Instant Pot for another dish.
If you're using canned corn, drain the liquid before adding to the recipe. If you choose to use frozen corn niblets, just be sure to measure out the right amount if the package you buy isn't exactly 11 ounces.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 33gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 991mgPotassium: 344mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1065IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 274mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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