Chicken Enchilada Rice Bake

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If you follow along with me at all – you know that I love to make casseroles and bake. They are so perfect for weeknight meals. You get the stuff together and into the baking dish, then pop it in the oven so you can get a few more things down around the house before sitting down to dinner. It makes weeknight cooking so easy. This Chicken Enchilada Rice Bake is no different. A homemade enchilada sauce with rice and pinto beans – and lots of cheese!

Chicken Enchilada Rice Bake

You might wonder why I didn’t cook the rice, at least parboil it, before putting it in. But really don’t fret about putting uncooked rice into this bake. But adding extra broth into the enchilada sauce, along with covering the dish is foil for a majority of cook time, you get fully cooked rice that isn’t mushy at all. I added in the beans for a little extra protein and to stretch it a little further.

Chicken Enchilada Rice Bake

If you want a great hearty meal then this Chicken Enchilada Rice Bake is exactly what you want. I didn’t serve a side dish with this one, because it really is that filling with both the beans and chicken. I did consider serving it with a warm tortilla but forgot by the time I served up.

Chicken Enchilada Rice Bake

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Chicken Enchilada Rice Bake

Delicious homemade enchilada sauce packed with chicken, cheese, beans and rice!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword Chicken, enchilada sauce, rice, Rice Dishes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Chicken Breast
  • 2 qt Chicken Broth
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 2 cups Long Grain Rice
  • 1 15oz can Pinto Beans drained
  • 1 7oz can Green Chilies
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 2 6oz cans Tomato Paste
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Minced Onion
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Prepare all of the ingredients. Preheat oven to 400deg.
  • In a sauce pan over medium-high heat, add chicken broth, chicken and minced garlic. Cook for 10 minutes and remove chicken. RESERVE CHICKEN BROTH (you can strain it if you prefer). Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a smaller sauce pan over medium-high heat, add oil. Cook two minutes then add tomato paste, cumin, minced onion, chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine. Cook three minutes then add to reserved chicken broth. Stir to combine.
  • In a 13×9 baking dish, add rice, cooked chicken, pinto beans, and green chilies. Pour sauce over top and stir to combine. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil and place in oven to cook for 20 minutes. Remove foil and cook another 10 minutes.

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4 thoughts on “Chicken Enchilada Rice Bake

  1. Donna Reidland – I'm a wife, mother, grandmother, writer, and Biblical counselor. I love sharing God's truth, hopefully in ways that will help you in your walk with God. I'm certified through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, but mostly I'm just a sister in Christ. To read more about me visit my "about me" page. My story may surprise you.
    Donna Reidland says:

    This sounds like another delicious recipe!

  2. Laurie – Tennessee – Off Grid wife to dashingly handsome arborist! 💕 🌲 Home educating mom of three amazing fellows 🏃‍♂️ 🏃 🏃‍♂️ homeschool and homestead blogger 🏡 herb gardener 🌿 flower lover 🌻 , cat collector 🐈 , follower of Jesus ✝️, and happy wife 👩🏻‍🦰 ! Preparing our hearts and country home with simplicity. ❤️ Blogger at https://www.RidgeHavenHomestead.com
    Laurie says:

    Thanks for bringing your recipe over to share at the Homestead Blog Hop!

    Sometimes just having a plan for what to make really helps!

    Blessings,
    Laurie
    Ridge Haven Homestead

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