Jazzy Broccoli Casserole

This is a hit everywhere I go. If you like a little "heat" in your food then you will love this. this goes great with our Thanksgiving turkey and especially well with our Christmas ham. It's a staple every holiday in my family. Hope you enjoy also.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) box  chicken rice-a-roni
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  cheese soup
• 1  cup sour cream
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
•  pickled jalapeno pepper (from the jar, I chop them fine and add the jalapeno juice for liquid to the casserole, now you see t)
• 1 1⁄2 cups monterey jack cheese (shredded)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In sauce pan, cook rice according to package directions.
3. Cook broccoli until just tender and drain.
4. In large bowl, combine rice, broccoli, soup, sour cream, green chilies, jalapeños, jalapeño juice and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
5. Put mixture in a prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese. (You may want to cover with tin foil and uncover the last 5 minutes of baking).
6. Bake in preheated oven for 35-45 minutes.