Recipes Fall 2005 Country Kitchen SMOKY MOUNTAINS CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

SMOKY MOUNTAINS CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

SMOKY MOUNTAINS CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
SMOKY MOUNTAINS CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

SMOKY MOUNTAINS CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE

Ingredients

2 cups sour cream
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped fine
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups cooked long-grain rice
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar cheese

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, chipotle peppers, salt and black pepper. Stir in rice, chicken and cheese. Spoon into a greased 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until edges of casserole are bubbly. Makes 6-8 servings.