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Chipotle Rice Casserole

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 9, 2023
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Looking for an easy and tasty dish? You'll love this Mexican rice casserole recipe. A smoky, cheesy creme sauce blends together black beans, corn, roasted peppers and fragrant spices for a supremely satisfying meal. Throw it in the oven whenever you find yourself craving some Tex-Mex flavor!

Chipotle Rice Casserole

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 16
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 jar (7.25 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook rice in water as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix roasted peppers, beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cilantro, chipotle chiles, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the cooked rice.
  • Step 
    2
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over low heat. Stir in flour, using wire whisk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk, broth, cumin and garlic salt. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir about 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Stir into rice mixture in bowl. Spoon mixture into baking dish.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Arrange tomato slices on top. Bake 5 to 8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

580 Calories
20g Total Fat
23g Protein
76g Total Carbohydrate
14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
580
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
31%
Saturated Fat
7g
34%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg
10%
Sodium
1280mg
53%
Potassium
870mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate
76g
25%
Dietary Fiber
13g
54%
Sugars
14g
Protein
23g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
60%
60%
Vitamin C
80%
80%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
5
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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