Best 6 Cheesy Salsa Chicken Casserole Recipes

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From busy families to home cooks seeking a comforting meal, the cheesy salsa chicken casserole stands as a culinary delight, inviting you on a culinary adventure. This delectable dish seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of salsa and cheese with the tender texture of chicken, creating a symphony of tastes that will leave you yearning for more. Easy to prepare and versatile in customization, the cheesy salsa chicken casserole emerges as the perfect choice for a weeknight dinner or a delightful family gathering. So, unveil your culinary prowess and embark on a journey to create a masterpiece that will leave taste buds tantalized and hearts content.

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SALSA CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE



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Layers of rice, chicken breast, a creamy soup and salsa mixture and two kinds of cheese add up to a simply yummy salsa casserole! This recipe is a family favorite because it's delicious and easily made with ingredients found in the pantry.

Provided by Gweneth

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ⅓ cups uncooked white rice
2 ⅔ cups water
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ cups mild salsa

Steps:

  • Place rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place chicken breast halves into a large saucepan, and fill the pan with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes, or until done. Remove chicken from water. When cool enough to handle, cut meat into bite-size pieces.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, combine Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses. In a separate bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, onion, and salsa. Layer 1/2 of the rice, 1/2 of the chicken, 1/2 of the soup and salsa mixture, and 1/2 of the cheese mixture in prepared dish. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 88.3 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1143.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SALSA CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Tender chicken and rice in a zesty cheesy casserole.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup diced onion
1 diced red or green bell pepper (I used half of each)
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon butter
2 ¼ cup water
1 Zatarain's® Spanish Rice
1 ½ cup salsa (divided (I used medium heat and the end result was a flavorful but mild dish, adjust heat to suit your preference!))
15 ounces black beans (rinsed and drained)
⅔ cup frozen corn
2 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded)
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 11"x7" casserole dish with butter. Set aside.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook onions and peppers in olive oil until tender (about 3-5 minutes). Add garlic and butter and cook until fragrant and butter is melted.
  • Add water, ZATARAIN'S® Spanish Rice and ½ cup of salsa. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Add black beans, and corn and stir well. Transfer to prepared casserole dish and spread rice mixture in even layer into dish.
  • Evenly spread shredded chicken over the top of the rice mixture. Top evenly with remaining 1 cup salsa and cover with cheddar cheese.
  • Cover dish with foil and transfer to 375°F oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Serve, top with sour cream, cilantro, and corn chips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 475 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Concentrated flavors and a deep sauciness make this casserole a perfect choice for a warm and comforting dinner.

Provided by By Paula Jones

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 oz) bow-tie (farfalle) pasta
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 2- to 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time. Drain and return to saucepan. Add soup, chicken and 1 cup of the cheese to pasta in pan; stir to combine. Spoon into casserole. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top.
  • Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.0, Carbohydrate 88.2 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 585.0 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Quick, easy, cheesy, and crunchy chicken casserole! A great comfort food.

Provided by kpaigel

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Creamy

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 ½ cooked boneless chicken breasts, shredded, or more to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
¾ cup chopped fresh broccoli
¾ cup chopped mushrooms
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water, chicken broth, and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While rice is cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place shredded chicken in a large casserole dish. Add soup, water chestnuts, Cheddar cheese, broccoli, mushrooms, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then spread the top so it's even.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned and bubbly, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 90.5 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 877.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CHEESY CHICKEN & SALSA SKILLET



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Turn regular chicken into salsa chicken with our Cheesy Chicken and Salsa Skillet recipe! See how to make this Healthy Living salsa chicken dish here.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1-1/4 cups TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 cup frozen corn
1 large green pepper, cut into strips
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 2 min. Stir in salsa, corn and peppers. Bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Top with cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g

CHEESY CHICKEN MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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Easy week night dinner - adapted from a recipe taken from Australian Good Taste Magazine. I used mild salsa to make it kid friendly but go as hot and spicy as you like .

Provided by katew

Categories     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
500 g diced chicken fillets
1 (420 g) can kidney beans, drained
1 (420 g) can Mexican chili beans
1 (420 g) can corn kernels, drained
1 (300 g) jar mild salsa
1 cup grated cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil and brown chicken in pan.
  • Tip beans over base of 4 cup capacity ovenproof baking dish.
  • Top with all the cooked chicken.
  • Tip corn over chicken layer.
  • Pour over salsa.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through
  • Serve with guacamole and/or sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.7, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 98.1, Sodium 1435, Carbohydrate 95.5, Fiber 17.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 54.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh salsa, chicken, and vegetables will give your casserole the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook it until it is just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of Mexican cheese blend, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese will give your casserole a rich and creamy flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. You can add other ingredients to your casserole, such as black beans, corn, or diced tomatoes.
  • Serve your casserole hot. This dish is best served immediately after it is baked.

Conclusion:

Cheesy salsa chicken casserole is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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