Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 c. chicken broth or bouillon
  • 2/3 c. Pace picante sauce
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1/4 lb. pasteurized process cheese spread, cubed
  • 4 c. cooked rice
  • 4 c. shredded or diced chicken or turkey
  • 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • dairy sour cream and ripe olive slices (optional)

Method

  • Cook flour and garlic in oil over low heat, stirring constantly, until flour is browned.
  • Stir in chili powder. Gradually add milk, broth, picante sauce, cumin and oregano.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes.
  • Add process cheese spread; stir until melted.
  • Keep warm.
  • Spoon 2 cups rice onto bottom of lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish; top with half the chicken.
  • Spoon 1 cup sauce mixture evenly over chicken; top with 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  • Top with remaining rice and chicken.
  • Spoon remaining sauce evenly over chicken.
  • Cover with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until hot.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • Top with sour cream and olives, as desired.
  • Serve with additional picante sauce. Yields 8 servings.