Smoked Chicken and Green Chile Bake

This is one of the quickest and tastiest casseroles to prepare. Purchase ready to use chicken in your grocer's deli and this is in the oven in a flash.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 cups cooked rice
2 cups smoked shredded chicken (or use leftover chicken or turkey)
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
1 (7-ounce) can diced green chiles
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or 1 teaspoon dried (optional)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
2. Combine rice, chicken, tomato, chiles, sour cream, onion and cilantro in medium bowl. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Top with Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar cheese.
3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Season with salt and ground black pepper.

Makes 4 servings.

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