Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole

CHICKEN ENCHILADA RICE CASSEROLE

Chicken casseroles like this chicken enchilada rice casserole and this fiesta chicken casserole are always a hit at the dinner table. 

This casserole recipe is layered with rice, black beans, a creamy chicken mixture with olives, tomatoes, sour cream, green enchilada sauce, spices, and then topped with lots of cheese. 

It’s the perfect way to use up leftover chicken and leftover rice if you have it. I always make a batch of my cilantro lime rice for this recipe.

CHICKEN CASSEROLE RECIPE WITH RICE

Cooked Rice – This is a great recipe to use up leftover rice that you have. You can also make a batch of cilantro lime rice (this is what I do). Or use some minute rice, use the microwave pouches you can find at the store, or cook up some long-grain white rice in chicken broth or water according to package directions. 

Black Beans

Cooked Chicken – A great way to use up leftover chicken or get a Rotisserie chicken and make it really easy on yourself.

Green Enchilada Sauce

Petite Diced Tomatoes

Black Olives – If you can’t find the chopped black olives just get a can of sliced olives and chop them up yourself. Or leave them in the larger slices if that’s what you prefer. 

Sour Cream

Garlic Powder, Chili Powder, Cumin, Salt

Shredded Cheese

MY TIPS FOR THIS RECIPE

• Using a rotisserie chicken makes this recipe so easy to make! You can also use any leftover cooked chicken as well.
• Look at the recipe notes for ways to make this casserole spicier. The recipe as is, is not spicy, and even my kids eat it but it’s definitely so simple to raise the heat level if that’s what you prefer. 
• Use any kind of cheese you want. I always buy a big block of Colby-Jack cheese from Costco so that’s what I use. 
• Feel free to substitute the black beans with pinto beans or whatever bean you prefer. 

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• ham & broccoli rice casserole