SOUTHWESTERN RICE CASSEROLE

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We really enjoy this hearty dish. Just add a side salad for a nutritious, complete meal. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-2/3 cups uncooked long grain rice
3-1/3 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. , In a large nonstick saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in the beans, olives and rice. In a small bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, sour cream and chili powder., Spoon half of the rice mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; layer with half of the cheese mixture and salsa. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

samuel kihoo
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This casserole is a family favorite! We make it all the time.


Eric Mukundi
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I added a can of diced tomatoes to this recipe and it was amazing!


David Wren
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I usually make it with brown rice and ground turkey instead of chicken.


Sara Filmon
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I substituted parsley instead. It was still really good!


Mohamed Abahssain
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Good!


Umar Bajwa
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This casserole was a disaster. The rice was mushy and the chicken was dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


waseem zardari
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more cheese to the top. Other than that, it was perfect.


Apostle Nkambule
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Delicious!


Olamide Ema
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of extra spices to make it flavorful. Otherwise, it was easy to make and the texture was good.


Nub Gemig
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Meh.


snamile snamza
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a can of black beans and some chopped cilantro. It's also great for meal prep - I make a big batch on the weekend and then reheat it for lunch or dinner during the


Yasirkhan Khan
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Easy and tasty!


jeff winter
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This casserole was a hit with my picky eaters! It's a great way to use up leftover rice and chicken. I added some chopped green bell pepper and corn to mine, and it was delicious. Will definitely be making this again!


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