Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate "Mexicali Chicken Casserole." This delectable dish blends the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comfort of a classic casserole, resulting in a tantalizing meal that will please even the most discerning palate. Featuring tender chicken, a rich and flavorful sauce, and a delectable combination of spices, this casserole promises an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, ensuring that your Mexicali Chicken Casserole turns out perfectly every time.
Let's cook with our recipes!
QUICK MEXICALI CHICKEN CASSEROLE
This was an "accidental" recipe because I had to come up with something quick for dinner--my family absolutely flipped over it! This yummy, cheesy, gooey, Mexican-inspired chicken casserole is warm and comforting and perfect served with rice. You and your family will love it... try it and let me know what you think!
Provided by Mo
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine soup, diced tomatoes with chiles, sour cream, milk, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and 1/2 of the cheese. Just before baking in the oven, add crushed tortilla chips and combine evenly. Put in a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 113.6 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1036.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
MEXICALI CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Make and share this Mexicali Chicken Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sean and Janel
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in 3 qt casserole or dutch oven.
- In large bowl combine all dry ingredients and then add milk, margarine and eggs.
- Stir in onion, chilies and pimento.
- Pour over chicken mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 50-60 minutes.
Tips:
- To save time, you can use a pre-made Mexican-style rice mix.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or corn.
- If you like a spicy casserole, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- Top the casserole with shredded cheese before baking for a golden brown crust.
- Serve the casserole with your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes, such as guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
Conclusion:
This Mexicali Chicken Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor from the Mexican-inspired ingredients, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. The casserole is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a hearty and satisfying casserole, this Mexicali Chicken Casserole is sure to please everyone at your table.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love