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      Title: Tex Mex Chicken Rice Casserole
 Categories: Casseroles, Leftovers
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
    1/2 c  Onion; chopped
      2 tb Olive oil
  6 7/8 oz Pkg chicken Fajita Rice-roni
           - (See Note)
           - Use spice packet in mix
     14 oz Can chicken broth; plus:
      2 oz Water
      2 c  Chicken; cooked, chopped
      1 c  Tomatoes (2 md); chopped
      1 cn Chili peppers; chopped
      1 ts Dried basil
  1 1/2 ts Chili powder
    1/8 ts Ground cumin
    1/8 ts Black pepper
    1/2 c  Cheddar cheese; shredded,
           - or more
 
  Original recipe called for straight chicken flavored rice and
  vermicelli mix. I grabbed the wrong box from the shelf at the
  store--and just went with it.
  
  In medium saucepan cook onion in hot oil over medium heaat until
  tender. Stir in mix including seasoning packet, cook, and stir for
  2 minutes. Stir in broth and water. Bring up to boiling, reduce
  heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Liquid will not be fully
  absorbed.
  
  Pour mixture into a large bowl. Stir in chicken, tomatoes, chili
  peppers, basil, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper. Stir well.
  
  Place in a 2 qt casserole dish.
  
  Bake covered in a 425°F oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with
  cheese--place back in oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
  
  Variation of recipe from BHG.com recipes.
  
  Tested 11/22/10. Something different to do with left over chicken
  or turkey. Microwaves okay for leftovers. Would do again.
 
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