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.
