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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 268.9
  • Total Fat: 4.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 79.1 mg
  • Sodium: 547.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
  • Protein: 34.6 g

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Mexican chicken and rice casserole

Submitted by: DANITHOM25
Mexican chicken and rice casserole

Introduction

This is a family favorite! This is a family favorite!
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1 can fat free cream mushroom soup
    1 can fat free cream chicken soup
    1 can water
    1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
    1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with chilies
    1 1/2 c rice
    1 pkg taco seasoning
    cilantro and green onions chopped (optional)
    3 pounds frozen boneless,skinless chicken breasts (6 breasts)
    1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Tips

Also good with light sour cream!


Directions

13x9 in glass casserole dish with cooking spray
wisk soups, water and taco seasoning in bowl then pour into bottom of dish
sprinkle rice over soups
place chicken breasts FROZEN over soup and rice
pour beans and tomatoes over chicken, cilantro and green onions sprinkled on top.
Cover with foil, bake 350 degrees 1 hour,40 min.
remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese over to melt.






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  • Very Good
    99 of 99 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is pretty good! Instead of using pre-packaged taco seasoning, I used my homemade version that doesn't use salt.

    1 tbsp. chili powder
    1 tsp. each of the following:
    garlic powder, oregano, cumin, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes
    1/2 tsp. of pepper - 5/3/09

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  • Incredible!
    35 of 35 people found this review helpful
    Well I just kind of did what I thought, cooked the rice first, and used 4 chicken breasts, it was AMAZING! My boyfriend loved it and woke up in the middle of the night STILL talking about it! great recipe will make over and over and over again!! I also added corn with red peppers. MMMM - 4/14/09

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  • 15 of 15 people found this review helpful
    made this tonight and it was very good although, I didn't precook the rice and it was not all the way done. Very good flavor and definetly will make it again, but will adjust so that the rice will come out! - 4/15/09

    Reply from DANITHOM25 (4/16/09)
    I use enough chicken to cover the casserole...usually 5-6 depending on size. For the nutrition values, I used 6.


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  • Incredible!
    13 of 13 people found this review helpful
    This was FABULOUS! I used raw Basmati rice and only cooked it for 1hr 15mins - it came out PERFECTLY! We also ate it in "La Tortilla Factory" Tortillas...My husband and I loved it and we gave left overs to the neighbors, who asked for the recipe! WELL DONE!!!! AWESOME, AWESOME MEAL!!! - 4/22/09

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  • Incredible!
    12 of 12 people found this review helpful
    I made this in the slow-cooker (low for 5 hours, probably high 2-3) but made sure to thaw the breasts out first, halved the water. It turned out delicious! I also followed ASHFRESH's suggestion and added corn w/peppers. Just a warning, if you cook the rice all the way it may turn out mushy. - 4/20/09

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  • Incredible!
    11 of 11 people found this review helpful
    We made this tonite and it is very good. We followed the recipe but used brown minute rice and it turned out great. A definite staple in our cookbook now. - 4/21/09

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  • Very Good
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Made this last night...yum. I'm having a hard time believing this is only 240 calories. Serving size would be helpful. I used chicken that was not frozen, and uncooked brown rice. I baked at 375 for 60 minutes. It helps to make sure the rice is covered by the soup. Will make again. - 1/28/10

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  • Very Good
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    This is really tasty and lo and behold my whole family will eat it!! It's so easy to make and throw in the oven in a pinch. I left out the cilantro, green onions, and cheese and it was still delicious. The only other thing was that I found the rice cooks better when stirred in with the soups. - 5/14/09

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  • 9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    This is by far the BEST recipe from SP that I have made to date! - 4/26/09

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  • 8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    This was DELICIOUS!!! After it was finished cooking, I shredded the chicken and stirred the entire casserole before I sprinkled on a little cheese and baked for another 15 minutes. - 4/7/10

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  • Incredible!
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I made this recipe for dinner tonight and not only was it delicious, but it was SO easy. Plus my boys LOVED it! - 4/15/09

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  • Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This was an amazing meal! I made it for my husband and myself, and we have plenty leftover. He was very impressed with me. My favorite part was that you cook the chicken from frozen! I popped it in the oven and worked out while it cooked. PERFECT! - 4/24/09

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  • Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Just made this the other night. It was really good. I have a big family..and everyone loved it. It's a new dish on our menu!! - 4/24/09

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  • Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Really tasted good and it was easy to make. I used 5 chicken breasts, and it made enough for dinner for 2 tonight, dinner later this week and a large dinner in the freezer. Will be leftovers for lunch for DH too. 12 servings would be quite small. I'd make this for potluck anytime. - 5/6/09

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  • Very Good
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This was very tasty, although a bit spicy hot for our palate. I would definitely make again using less taco seasoning (this would cut down on the sodium too) and just diced tomatoes instead of the tomatoes with chiles (not sure if they were hot or not) I also used cream of celery instead of chicken. - 4/25/09

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  • Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I made this last night and absolutely loved it. I loved the flavor of the tomatoes with everything so I might add more next time. - 4/21/09

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  • Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I made a Makeover of this recipe. I substituted quinoa for the rice in this recipe. It was FANTASTIC!
    It made a huge mess, though, since it didn't all fit in the pan. Even after taking quite a bit out before cooking, it still boiled over into my oven. I heavily recommend using a BIG casserole dish - 12/6/12

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  • Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I made this tonight and am in love! It was amazing - I didn't have taco seasoning here so I used the Pampered Chef Chipotle Rub instead and it was sooooo great! - 3/28/11

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  • 2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Somehow, this didn't cook right for me. I think it would be really good if it came out correctly though! I will have to play around with it a bit, but I will try it again sometime. - 4/26/09

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  • O.K.
    2 of 13 people found this review helpful
    I will try this again. Did not have cream of chicken and used brown rice. Was horrible. But I will try it again with no subs and rate it again. - 4/24/09

    Reply from DANITHOM25 (6/4/09)
    Yeah... you try again.


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  • Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Great Recipe and very easy to exchange other ingredients and add veggies!! :) - 4/21/09

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  • Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was great! I used 6-8 boneless skinless chicken strips instead of breast and it turned out great. Even the kids love this one - 4/21/09

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  • Incredible!
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I loved it! - 4/17/09

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  • Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very good and very filling! I added a whole onion and bell pepper, chopped, and mixed it in with the rice and soup mix. Remove foil for last 10 minutes. My family (who are not on a diet) really liked it a lot! Definitely does not taste like diet food
    - 10/16/11

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  • Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very good will make again. - 4/23/09

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  • 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Ooo! That rocks! I didn't pre-cook the rice but I tightly wrapped the dish and everything came out smooth and tasty! Thanks!!! - 4/22/09

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My family was planning a cookout until I came across this awesome recipe. We tried it and in keeping with the the cookout theme, we added ketchup and mustard on top- it was very good- we are all still smiling! - 4/21/09

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was very good and easy to make. My family of 5 loved it! The only thing that was hard for me was that I have to have things spelled out so I wasn't sure if you had to cook the rice. I didn't cook the rice so it took longer to bake but next time I'll know. Will definately make again. - 4/21/09

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  • Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Super easy! - 4/20/09

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was very tasty & easy! I did not cook the rice first or thaw the chicken breasts and it turned out great. My only problem was that I used a slightly smaller casserole and it boiled over a little in the oven (so don't do that!). I would never be able to get 12 servings out of it though. - 4/20/09

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I tried this recipe tonight and it is so good! - 4/19/09

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  • Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was a big git at our house. To reduce the sodium I didn't use the taco seasoning, instead I used garlic powder, cumin and red pepper flakes. Very good and will make again. - 4/19/09

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Is the rice cooked when it goes in the casserole, or is it raw?

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    Made this last night, omitted the rice, and it was great. Had the chicken and soup/bean/tomatoes mixture served over salad with cilantro and green onion. Next time I'll try it with the rice. - 4/13/09

    Reply from DANITHOM25 (4/15/09)
    Raw


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  • 1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I love this recipe becuase I do not have to plan to thaw my chicken breasts in the morning. Awesome! - 4/11/09

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  • It would have been real nice if measurements had been used. For instance, WHAT SIZE can of tomatoes etc. :( - 5/3/13

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  • This was very good but it tasted like something was missing. I'm going to have to play around with the recipe and figure out what else my taste buds were expecting. - 4/28/13

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  • oh my gosh! Absolutely amazing! It was soo sooo good that i actually jumped on the computer and rated it as i was chewing my last bite! The only change I made was to use brown minute rice. - 4/25/13

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  • The rice and beans are very good. The chicken doesn't have much flavor. I suspect it could be because the chicken is added frozen. I will definitely make this again but I think I will thaw the chicken and maybe even pierce it with a fork so it can absorb some of the flavor - 4/24/13

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  • It was good. Only change. Diced tomatoes no salt. And I used kitchen aids shredder chicken. It was very gooooooood. Thanks share this give big stars. - 4/19/13

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  • Great recipe. Added frozen corn and shredded the chicken after cooking. Also cooked the rice first, used instant brown rice. Going to add chopped onions and black olives next time - 4/19/13

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  • This recipe deserves even more stars! Also added mushrooms because my family loves them. I had left over chicken breast so I used that instead of frozen but next time I will use the frozen as I am always forgetting to get meat out of freezer. Great versatile recipe that you can personalize. Love it! - 4/6/13

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  • I used brown rice instead of white adding a bit more to the fiber side and used a low sodium taco seasoning. Everyone approved and no one told me about the "diet" food.... - 4/1/13

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  • this was awesome I used hot and spicy taco seasoning and it was awesome will make this again..
    - 3/30/13

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  • Leftovers was actually not as good as freshly cooked. - 3/7/13

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  • Whole family LOVED IT!!! - 3/5/13

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  • Can someone tell me what the serving size is? 1 cup, 1/2 Cup?? Also does anyone know how much taco seasoning you would use if you just had bulk taco seasoning. What's equivalent to 1 pk? 1T ??? - 2/28/13

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  • Quick meal that is full of flavor. Definitely a household favorite! - 2/12/13

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  • This was pretty good. I added another can of diced tomatoes in mine. This make a huge amount, as I have a small family I will make a half batch next time. You can use about half as much chicken and it will be fine too! - 2/11/13

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  • Made this tonight...Wasn't overly impressed, but it was easy enough that I'll probably make it again. - 2/11/13

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  • Awesome. Used CALIRPM's recipe for the taco seasoning to cut back on sodium, and then only used 1/2 of it as I did not want it too spicy, but added more garlic powder, cumin and oregano. Also used quinoa to up the protein. Really, really good!! - 2/10/13

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  • This is seriously yummy!! I mixed my rice with the soups to ensure that the rice was covered in liquid and would cook through. I also mixed my tomatoes with a can of cheesy soup to add extra cheese flavor to it. - 2/9/13

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  • Pretty dang good. I added a can of green chilies to the soup. I also added fresh cilantro after it was cook. Will definitely make again. Thanks for the recipe. - 2/2/13

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  • I thought that this recipe sounded like it would be tasty, and boy, was it ever. It was terrific! I will absolutely make it again. And again. And again! Danithom25, thank you so much for sharing this. The only change I will make it so stir the rice into the soup, as suggested by Mamalizard. - 1/26/13

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  • Turned out great but I had to cook it a little longer because the rice did not get cooked all the way, next time I am going to remove the foil after it has cooked for an hour. Mixing the rice with the soup is also a good idea. - 1/22/13

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  • Love this recipe! It's even better the next day - I used brown rice it was so yummy - 1/20/13

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  • I made this dish this evening. It came out great. The only changes I made was defrosting my chicken and cutting it up in chunks throughout the casserole. I used brown rice and stirred it in with the soups so it would cook thoroughly. Delicious! - 1/19/13

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  • This was really good! Even my kids liked it! - 1/17/13

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  • I enjoyed this recipe. I added bell peppers and red onions and found it complimented it very well.

    Also, It tastes great as leftovers! - 1/15/13

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  • I've made this one several times and had excellent reviews from my boyfriend!
    I do recommend adding extra veggies as desired (I usually add onion) and reducing sodium via soup choices and home made taco seasoning. - 1/12/13

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  • Huge hit!! Will definitely be making again.

    After baking for 1hr and 40min, I used forks to pull apart the chicken and make it more shredded than in full breasts. Then I reduced the oven heat to 200 degrees and topped the casserole with cheese. Then back in the oven uncovered for 10 more minutes - 1/9/13

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  • Amazing!!!! Best sparkpeople recipe ive tried. Will definitely be making it again. - 1/4/13

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  • I didnt like this at all, I followed the recipe to the letter and my rice was mushy and overcooked, the chicken was dry and bland and it just overall was not a very good meal, I had to drown it in hot sauce to eat it, I wish it had worked out, I was looking forward to this one... - 1/2/13

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  • We loved it but next time I will season it more...wasn't 'mexican' enough for my family. - 12/31/12

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  • This was a good and easy dish to make to satisfy that craving for Mexican food. - 11/14/12

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  • Very good and reheats nicely! will make 1/2 a batch next time as it makes so much. - 11/12/12

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  • This was really good!! I went ahead and cooked the chicken and rice first ~ then baked it for 30 minutes, it was really good!! Family said I was allowed to cook this kind of healthy again! :) - 11/9/12

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  • This was great! My husband loved it too! I may add more rice next time though. - 11/5/12

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  • Excellent! Here's a suggestion though: use minute rice! I thought for sure the raw rice would be cooked after such a long time in the oven, but it was still crunchy when it came out. (I used brown rice, maybe that's why). I also added some cayenne. Either way- my husband and I absolutely loved it! - 10/21/12

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  • I haven't actually tried this yet, although it sounds delicious. Question for those of you who have: must you use frozen chicken? If so, is it Pre-cooked frozen chicken or un-cooked chicken that you froze? Can't wait to try this! - 10/21/12

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  • delicious! I used a jar of mild salsa on top instead of tomatoes and added a can of corn...didnt use cheese, just a tbsp of low far sour cream on top...used 4 chicken breasts for the whole thing. Definetly a keeper! Very filling too - 10/19/12

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  • this sounds wonderful, I love Mexican foods so it is nice to find some that are diet friendly - 10/4/12

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  • Tons of left overs! Amazing taste and so easy to make. - 9/22/12

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  • The flavors were really good, but it took over 2 hours to cook, which I just don't have time for. I'm going to try it again in the slow cooker. - 9/18/12

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  • Bad
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I need to know how many chicken breasts are calculated into the nutritional value???
    - 9/14/12

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  • Yummy! - 9/14/12

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  • Tried this recipe tonight. Used brown rice and thought it was outstanding. Will definately use this one again. - 9/11/12

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  • Loved it! A little on the spicy side. - 9/11/12

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  • I wasted so much money on this recipe. The chicken was dry and absolutely no flavor - that ruined the dish. It was pretty flavorless. The ckn needs to be sauted first, the soups need to flavored with herbs and the entire dish needs some attention with flavor enhancements. - 8/20/12

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  • I used brown rice, fat free cheese and lite sour cream. I didn't tell my husband until after he had two servings that it was actually healthy. He was impressed. I will add this too my rotation. Soo easy! I think I'll top this with 0% greek yogurt tomorrow. Thanks for the great recipe - 8/20/12

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  • Great! 4.6 - 8/20/12

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  • Yum! Made this tonight and added a can of fiesta corn on the top with the beans and tomatoes. We loved it! - 8/18/12

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  • This recipe is AWESOME! We def have a new family favorite! :D - 8/15/12

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  • It sounds yummy. I can't wait to make it for my un-healthy family! :D - 8/15/12

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  • I'm adding this to my menu plan for next week. In my experience with casseroles similar to this one, stirring the rice into the soups would assure that it gets cooked thoroughly. Plus, you DEFINITELY have to cover your pan with foil, or it won't work. Can't wait to try it! - 8/2/12

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  • I made this for dinner tonight and it was great! I mixed my soups, water, taco seasoning, rice, and a handful of shredded mild cheddar together before pouring it into my baking dish. I used boneless thighs.Cooked perfectly. BUT should have added salt to soup mix, felt the dish lacked seasoning. Yum! - 7/31/12

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  • Sounds good, but am I the only one who noticed the rice is not in the ingredients. That would mean the nutrients are off? - 7/31/12

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  • Added a can of niblet corn - yummy!!! - 7/20/12

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  • this is ok, kind of bland. Son said it tasted like a Toaco Bell taco - 7/1/12

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  • sounds awesome... will have to make soon! - 6/26/12

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  • This is fabulous! We added fresh corn and used Pepper Jack cheese on top and it was phenomenal! Definitely a new staple! - 6/20/12

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  • Pretty tasty! I used brown rice like some others.I didn't add the tomatoes w/chilies for fear that it might be too hot for my 3 year old. I just diced my own fresh tomatoes. I also added corn, and mixed the uncooked rice with the soups. I cooked it for 60 min at 350 because my chicken wasn't frozen. - 6/20/12

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  • I was amazed at how easy and wonderful the taste was. - 6/17/12

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  • Made this last night... Very Good!! Will make again! I used minute rice and used 2 cans of black beans instead of 1. I cooked it for the 1hr and 40 min, but next time I will try it at the hour mark and see how it is. - 6/14/12

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  • I used my own spices (like CALIRPM) to season the dish & marinate the chicken first. I cooked the rice ahead of time; cut out the mushroom soup & water; then added 1c of Salsa Verde instead. I also shredded the chicken & mixed it in before adding the cheese. Svg Size details would be helpful. - 6/6/12

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  • Love it! I went crazy with the cilantro as it is one of my favorite herbs. Warning: this dish made me quite gassy later, so just FYI. It is SO good though! - 6/5/12

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  • This is really great. Next time I'm going to add some more vegetables and maybe more beans. I'm not sure that I believe that it's healthy though but I definitely enjoyed it - 6/5/12

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  • This surprised me. I don't like beans usually and only added half the can, but I liked it. - 6/1/12

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  • I loved this! I think the next time I would add some jalapenos to it! - 5/25/12

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  • This was so good! I love the rotel tomato's! - 5/22/12

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  • Made this last night it was Great! Everything turned out wonderful - 5/19/12

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