Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole

If you are looking for an easy dinner recipe to make tonight, look no further than this slow cooker green chile chicken and rice casserole. I found the recipe on The Magical Slow Cooker‘s YouTube channel, and it has become one of our go-to dishes at home. Everybody loves this crockpot dish, and it’s always a hit whenever I make it.

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This casserole is delicious, uses pantry staple ingredients, and is super easy to prepare. No need for a side dish as it’s already a filling meal, but if you want to, you can serve it with roasted vegetables, salad, or soup. If you are running out of chicken dinner ideas, give this recipe a try.

Here’s another recipe for you to try: Slow Cooker Baked Potato Casserole

Easy Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
• 2 teaspoons of chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 small white onion (diced)
• 1 poblano pepper (diced)
• 19-ounce can of green enchilada sauce
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
• 1/4 cup of green onion
• 3 cups of hot-cooked white rice

How to Make Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole

Step 1:

Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Season it with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 2 teaspoons of chili powder.

Step 2:

Add the diced onion and poblano pepper.

Step 3:

Pour the enchilada sauce over the chicken and vegetables.

Step 4:

Place the lid and cook for 6 to 8 hours on low setting.

Step 5:

Once done cooking, get two forks and shred the chicken. Add sour cream, half cup of cheese, and green onions. Stir until well combined.

Step 6:

Stir in the cooked rice, then sprinkle the remaining cheese.

Step 7:

Cover it with the lid and cook for another 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted. If your rice is already cooled, you need to cook it longer, about 45 minutes, on high.

Step 8:

Serve and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole