Best Creamy Mexican Chicken Rice Casserole Recipes

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MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Mexican Chicken Casserole is one of our favorite dinners, with layers of tortilla chips, creamy chicken, salsa, beans, and cheese!

Provided by Kristin Maxwell

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cooked chicken breasts, diced or shredded (about 2 cups)
1 cup salsa (your favorite)
4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 cup)
2 ounces canned diced green chiles (half of a 4-ounce can; use the whole can for more kick)
7.5 ounces canned black beans (half a 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed)
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 cup sour cream
1 medium sized tomato (diced)
2 green onions (sliced)
2 cups shredded cheddar/jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and prepare an 8" square or round dish.
  • Place cooked chicken in a saute pan, add salsa and cream cheese and heat through until cream cheese is melted.
  • Add black beans and green chiles and heat through.
  • Layer ingredients in your prepared dish as follows: Crushed tortilla chips, Chicken mixture, Sour cream, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Garnish with sliced green onions or cilantro and fresh tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 147 mg, Sodium 918 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lulabelle30

Categories     Rice

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package yellow rice mix
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can rotel
1 cup green pepper
1 cup diced onion
2 cups low-fat monterey jack cheese (divided)
2 cups cooked chicken (cubed)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • preheat oven 350 degrees. cook rice according to package directions, sautee onions and bell pepper in oil for 10 minutes In large bowl combine black beans, 1 1/2 cup Cheese, Rotel, Chicken, Bell Pepper/Onion Mixture, and yellow rice. Spoon into 13x9 dish sprinkle the rest of cheese on top, bake covered for 30 minutes.

MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons canola oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 to 1 whole large onion, chopped
4 cups long grain rice
Two 14.5-ounce cans whole tomatoes
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel
1 teaspoon cumin (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
6 to 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth (more if needed)
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large dutch oven and add the garlic and onions. Cook, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Stir constantly, making sure the rice doesn't burn. Cook over low heat, about 3 minutes.
  • Next, add the whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne and turmeric. Stir to combine and let cook, about 2 minutes. Finally, add the chicken broth and stir the mixture together. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until the rice is not quite done, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Top with the cheese, and then bake with the lid off until the cheese is melted and the rice fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Serve with chopped cilantro.

MEXICAN SOUR CREAM RICE



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Baked rice with cheese, diced chiles, cilantro, corn, and sour cream. Would be great served with green enchiladas!

Provided by Ms. Baker

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring the rice and chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • In the pot with the cooked rice, mix the sour cream, green chile peppers, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, corn, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 772.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

EASY CREAMY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Quick to put together and super delicious. My family loves this easy chicken recipe and everyone I have made it for asks for it!

Provided by Tiffany J Brooks

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
2 cups chicken stock
1 (23 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (23 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup butter, melted
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ½ cups instant white rice
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a deep 9x13-inch (or larger) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix chicken stock, condensed soups, melted butter, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Spread rice on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with cubed chicken. Carefully pour stock-soup mixture over top, being careful it doesn't overflow. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over top to cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is cooked through and cheese is nicely browned, 60 to 75 minutes, depending on size of chicken cubes. Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 115.3 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 1533.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CREAMY CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE



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We love rice, so I serve it at almost every meal. This is a stand-by in our home.-Donna Tyler, Riverdale, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut up
2 quarts water
2 teaspoons salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
3 celery ribs, diced
2 medium onions, diced
1 medium carrot, grated

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, water, salt, garlic and thyme in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, about 1-1/4 hours. , Remove chicken from broth; cool. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and cut meat into chunks. Set aside. Skim fat from broth. Place 3-1/2 cups broth in a bowl (save remaining broth for another use); add chicken and remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until rice is tender.

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