Chicken Fiesta with Mushrooms, Chiles, and Cilantro

Name: Chicken Fiesta with Mushrooms, Chiles, and Cilantro (Pollo Fiesta con Hongos, Chiles y Cilantro)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups (140 g) sliced white mushrooms; ½ cup (120 g) drained canned diced green chiles; ½ cup (50 g) sliced scallions, plus more for serving; ¼ cup (10 g) chopped cilantro; 1½ cups (360 ml) Ranchero Sauce (Salsa Ranchera) or salsa of choice; 1½ cups (360 ml) Ranchero Sauce (Salsa Ranchera) or salsa of choice; 1 pound (455 g) chicken breast meat, cooked and shredded; 2 cups (400 g) cooked brown rice; 1 cup (245 g) low-fat plain yogurt; Paprika; 4 ounces (115 g) reduced-fat sharp cheddar, grated (1 cup)

Pollo Fiesta con Hongos, Chiles y Cilantro

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Healthy Easy Mexican

By Velda de la Garza

Published 2021

About

I love this casserole because you can use leftover chicken and brown rice. When combined with the fresh vegetables and salsa and topped with cheese, it’s a great weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups (140 g)

Americas
Mexico
Leftovers
Gluten-free

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a shallow 2-quart (2 L) baking dish with cooking spray.
Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, chiles, scallions, and cilantro. Cook until the mushrooms have cooked through, 4 to