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Layered Mexican Casserole with Chicken and Cauliflower Rice First Image

Layered Mexican Casserole


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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious layered casserole featuring cauliflower rice, chicken, and a cheesy topping.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1 can (15 oz.) Hatch Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chiles
  • 1 tablespoon Green Tabasco Sauce (optional)
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion
  • 2 cups grated Mexican Cheese Blend

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F/190C. Spray a 9″ x 12″ x 3″ casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  2. Take frozen cauliflower rice out of the freezer and let it start to thaw on the counter.
  3. Put Hatch Green Chile Enchilada Sauce in a small saucepan and simmer until it’s reduced to one cup.
  4. Dice onion and green bell pepper and slice green onions.
  5. Cut chicken into small dice.
  6. Heat olive oil in a frying pan, add onion and green pepper, and cook until they’re barely starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add ground cumin and cook a few minutes more.
  8. Add frozen cauliflower rice and cook over high heat until rice is hot and liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes.
  9. When Green Chile Enchilada Sauce has reduced to one cup, put it in a bowl that’s big enough to hold the chicken, and stir in diced green chiles.
  10. When the mixture is still warm but no longer hot, stir in the sour cream, diced chiles, and green onions.
  11. Make a layer in the bottom of the casserole dish with half the cauliflower rice mixture.
  12. Add half the chicken/sour cream mixture by spoonfuls, and spread over the cauliflower rice.
  13. Add half the grated cheese over the chicken mixture.
  14. Make another layer each of cauliflower rice mixture, chicken mixture, and grated cheese.
  15. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until casserole is bubbling hot and the top is nicely browned.
  16. Let the Layered Mexican Casserole stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting, and serve.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, include the optional Green Tabasco Sauce.
  • Cooked rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg