Ingredients:

2 cups white rice
4-6 ounces soft goat cheese
1 teaspoon coriander
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
2-3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon spicy cajun seasoning (optional)
1/4 cup of chopped cilantro

Preparation:

Mix together the dry rice, dried onions and spices. Cook the rice according to the directions on the package, either in a rice cooker or on a stove top. Fluff the rice with a fork. Add the goat cheese to the warm rice and let melt a bit. Add the cilantro and cajun seasoning (if using) and combine well.

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked chicken, in large pieces
3 cups cooked rice
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips
2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

Blend the cream cheese, cottage cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients (except the corn chips) to this mixture. Pour the mixture into a shallow 2 qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with tortilla chips and bake at 350 degrees F for about 25-30 minutes (or till heated throughout).