Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

Chicken rice enchilada casserole in a bowl topped with chopped green onions and chopped cilantro.

5 from 1 vote

Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

Everyone loves this Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole. It is an easy weeknight dinner. The enchilada sauce blends so well with the chicken and rice and is topped with the perfect amount of cheesiness for a flavorful easy dinner idea.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Tex-Mex

Keyword chicken rice enchilada casserole, instant pot chicken enchilada casserole, Mexican chicken and rice casserole

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 381kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups cooked white rice
1 ½ pounds cooked shredded chicken breasts
20 ounces red enchilada sauce homemade or store-bought
11 ounce can, corn kernels drained
2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
chopped parsley optional garnish
chopped scallions optional garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl combine shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, corn, and half the Colby jack cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and pour into a 9x13 baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Optional garnish, top with chopped parsley or scallions. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.

Store leftovers in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3days.
Frozen corn can be used.
Rotisserie chicken can be used for this recipe.
Chopped cilantro can also be used as a garnish.
Homemade Enchilada Sauce can be used for this recipe.
Instant Pot Rice can be used.

I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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