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Published: Jan 17, 2022 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Green Chile Chicken and Rice

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A casserole serving with chicken and rice.

An easy to make casserole full of flavor! This green chile chicken and rice casserole is made with uncooked rice and chicken and no canned soup added!

Just put everything into one casserole dish, cover and bake. Out comes a delicious meal!

Rice casserole with chicken and green chiles.
Table of Contents
Why make this casserole
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Recipe Faqs
Serving suggestions
More delicious casseroles to try
Green Chile Chicken and Rice

Why make this casserole

Sometimes we need easy, but without sacrificing flavor and quality. This casserole is made by just adding everything to a casserole dish and then baking.

No premixing of ingredients. No precooking anything, including the chicken. And no canned soup!

Once everything is in the casserole dish, you just cover with foil and pop into the oven until the rice and chicken are cooked through. The final 10 minutes, the foil is removed so you get that golden brown topping.

This is an easy and delicious dinner and the leftovers are just as delicious! My son kept coming back for more the second day and even took some in his lunch.

Key ingredients

Ingredients for making green chile chicken.
  • Chicken - boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into small chunks
  • Roasted chiles - I use the ones I roast and freeze in the summer, but canned roasted chiles work too.
  • Rice - long grain white rice, do not use instant rice
  • Chicken broth - homemade or store bought
  • Grated cheese - I like to use a mixture. Use your favorite cheddar or jack cheese
  • Cream cheese - adds a little extra cheesiness. Can be omitted if you prefer

Step by step directions

  • Lightly spray a 2 quart baking dish. I used a 7x11 inch dish.
  • Pour milk, chicken broth and seasonings into baking dish. Stir lightly to combine.
  • Add rice. Stir lightly and spread rice in an even level.
  • Place chicken throughout casserole dish
  • Add green chilies and cream cheese

  • Pouring rice into a casserole dish.
  • Adding chunks of chicken and green chiles to casserole.
  • Top with grated cheese
  • Cover with foil and place in a preheated 375° oven for 1 hour
  • Remove foil and continue cooking for 10 minutes until top browns slightly
  • Shredded cheese on top of an unbaked casserole.
  • A baked chile casserole.

Recipe tips

  • Use any type of roasted chiles - I used a mixture of poblanos, anaheim peppers and a jalapeno. You can also buy a can of roasted chiles with different levels of heat. Select what you like best.
  • Place a baking sheet underneath the casserole dish while baking. This helps prevent any spills in the oven - just in case the casserole spills over.
  • For the cream cheese, first cut into small cubes and then when adding, break apart cubes into even smaller pieces. The cream cheese melts, but doesn't blend into everything. I prefer smaller bits of cream cheese.
  • Check your dish at 50 minutes. If the liquid has evaporated and the rice is cooked, remove the foil and then brown the topping.
  • Allow casserole to rest 5-10 minutes before serving
  • Top with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro

Recipe Faqs

How long do leftovers last?

This casserole will be good for 3-4 days after baking. Be certain to store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

Can I use a whole chicken breast?

You could use a whole chicken breast, if you prefer. Be certain to make certain the chicken is cooked all the way through. Larger pieces of chicken will take longer to cook.

Serving suggestions

Serve with a green salad and a few baked tortilla chips with some homemade salsa and you have a meal!

More delicious casseroles to try

  • Chicken Broccoli and Rice
  • Chicken Pot Pie
  • Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
  • Chicken Pasta Bake
  • Spinach Stuffed Shells
  • Ham Tetrazzini
A plateful of chicken casserole.

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Rice casserole with chicken and green chiles.

Green Chile Chicken and Rice

Kathy
An easy to make casserole made with rice, chicken and green chiles.
5 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 309 kcal

Equipment

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  • Casserole Dish 7 x 11 inch
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 ½ cups rice (long grain white )
  • 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into chunks)
  • ½ cup roasted chiles (diced)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (cut into small cubes)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and monterey )

Instructions
 

  • Lightly spray a 2 quart baking dish. I used an 7x11" dish.
  • Pour milk, chicken broth and seasonings into baking dish. Stir lightly to combine.
    2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • Add rice. Stir lightly and spread rice in an even level.
    1 ½ cups rice
  • Place chicken throughout casserole dish
    1 pound chicken breast
  • Add green chilies and cream cheese. (Break cream cheese into small pieces)
    ½ cup roasted chiles, 4 ounces cream cheese
  • Top with grated cheese
    1 cup shredded cheese
  • Cover with foil and place in a preheated 375° oven for 1 hour
  • Remove foil and continue cooking for 10 minutes until top browns slightly

Notes

  • Use any type of roasted chiles - I used a mixture of poblanos, anaheim peppers and a jalapeno. You can also buy a can of roasted chiles with different levels of heat. Select what you like best.
  • Place a baking sheet underneath the casserole dish while baking. This helps prevent any spills in the oven - just in case the casserole spills over.
  • For the cream cheese, first cut into small cubes and then when adding, break apart cubes into even smaller pieces. The cream cheese melts, but doesn't blend into everything. I prefer smaller bits of cream cheese.
  • Check your dish at 50 minutes. If the liquid has evaporated and the rice is cooked, remove the foil and then brown the topping.
  • Allow casserole to rest 5-10 minutes before serving
  • Top with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 769mgPotassium: 373mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 355IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 1mg
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  1. David @ Spiced says

    January 18, 2022 at 4:41 am

    5 stars
    Oh, this sounds like a delicious casserole! I love roasted green chilies, and this is the perfect kind of comfort food on a snowy night. The rice is a fun twist here - well done, my friend!!

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    • Kathy says

      January 18, 2022 at 5:39 am

      Thanks, David! This is perfect for these cold winter days! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Valentina says

    January 17, 2022 at 12:10 pm

    I love dishes where the rice is baked in the oven like this. The texture is always dreamy -- and so delicious with all the other flavors seeping into it. Such a great cozy flavor packed meal! 🙂 ~Valentina

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 18, 2022 at 5:40 am

      It really makes it easy too!

      Reply

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