Buckaroo Chicken, Green Chilies And Rice #rsc

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) package roasted chicken flavor rice, cooked
• 1 cup monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, shredded (divided)
• 12 ounces chicken breasts, cooked and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons bacon bits, cooked
• 3/4 cup baby carrots, sliced
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced (do not drain)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 1. spray a six cup casserole with butter flavored cooking spray and heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 2. mix the hidden valley® original ranch® seasoning mix, sour cream and milk.
• 3 2. meanwhile, mince the shallot and add to the dressing mix.
• 4 3. stir in the cooked rice, 1/2 cup cheddar/jack cheese, cubed chicken, bacon bits, baby carrots, green chilies and lemon zest.
• 5 4. put the mixture in the casserole and top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar jack and 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan.
• 6 5. bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.