Ingredients

  • 1 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 7 ounces chicken rice-a-roni
  • 13 cup long grain rice, uncooked
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 14 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 14 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 18 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 18 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 18 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Method

  • In a large saucepan cook onion over medium heat until tender.
  • Stir in long grain rice and chicken rice-a-roni (including seasoning packet).
  • Cook and stir 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and water.
  • Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Then cover and reduce heat to a low simmer for 20 minutes (not all the liquid will be absorbed).
  • Pour rice mixture into a 3 quart casserole dish that has been sprayed with non-stick.
  • mix in the chicken, stewed tomatos, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder.
  • Gently mix until well combined.
  • Sprinkle top of casserole with both cheeses.
  • Bake uncovered 30 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.