Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Casserole

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium)
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 x 6.9-ounce package chicken-flavored rice and vermicelli mix
* 1 x 14-ounce can chicken broth
* 2 cups water
* 2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
* 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes (2 medium)
* 3 tablespoons canned diced green chile peppers, drained
* 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
* 1½ teaspoons chili powder
* ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
* ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
* ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
== Directions ==
# In a medium saucepan cook onion in hot oil over medium heat until tender.
# Stir in rice and vermicelli mix (including seasoning package); cook and stir for 2 minutes.
# Stir in broth and water.
# Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
# Cover and simmer for 20 minutes (liquid will not be fully absorbed).
# Transfer the rice mixture to a large bowl.
# Stir in chicken, tomatoes, chile peppers, basil, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper.
# Transfer to a 2-quart casserole.
# Bake, covered, in a 425°F oven for 25 minutes.
# Sprinkle with cheese.
# Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
== Make Ahead Directions ==
# Prepare as above through step 1.
# Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
# Bake, covered, in a 425°F oven about 40 minutes or until heated through.
# Uncover and sprinkle with cheese.
# Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
== Nutritional information ==
Calories 280 | Total Fat (g) 10 | Saturated Fat (g) 4 | Monounsaturated Fat (g) 4 | Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 1 | Cholesterol (mg) 52 | Sodium (mg) 931 | Carbohydrate (g) 28 | Total Sugar (g) 3 | Fiber (g) 2 | Protein (g) 20
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Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Casserole Recipes
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category:Turkey meat Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Vermicelli Recipes
Category:Chile pepper Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes