Chicken & Rice Casserole

Rated:	Prep Time: 15 mins
Serving Size: 6 servings	Cook Time: 45 mins

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INGREDIENTS:

2 cups cooked rice	2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast meat	1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion	2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro	2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon diced jalapeños (optional)

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DIRECTIONS:

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Lightly grease 2-quart casserole dish.

COMBINE rice, cheese, chicken, evaporated milk, onion, eggs, cilantro, butter and jalapeños in prepared dish; stir well.

BAKE for 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

FOR FREEZE AHEAD: PREPARE as above; do not bake. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Uncover. Preheat oven to 350° F. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.