Ranchero Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 (7 5/8 ounce) packages Spanish rice
• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (optional)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed, seperated
• 2 cups frozen corn, thawed and seperated
• 1 cup italian plum tomato, chopped
• 4 ounces shredded mexican cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 3 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare Spanish rice as directed on package.

2. 2

   In large bowl, combine cooked rice, chicken, sour cream, chilis, and half of beans and half of corn; mix well.

3. 3

   Spread mixture evenly in sprayed dish and top with remaining beans, remaining corn, tomatoes an cheese.

4. 4

   Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.