Best Leftover Salsa Chicken And Cheese Recipes
SALSA CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Tender chicken and rice in a zesty cheesy casserole.
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Casserole
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
CREAMY SALSA CHICKEN
This Creamy Salsa Chicken combines tender chicken breast with rich salsa, tangy sour cream, and two cheeses for a Mexican inspired meal that everyone enjoys! It is all baked in just one casserole dish for easy prep and even easier clean up!
Provided by Kimber
Categories Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Lay the chicken breast flat in a large baking dish.
- Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa together until combined. Then spread over the chicken.
- Top with cheddar cheese. Then bake for 25-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)
- Remove from oven and garnish with cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 168 mg, Sodium 735 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEFTOVER SALSA CHICKEN AND CHEESE
Necessity may be the mother of invention but a near empty fridge is the mother of this meal :) Cook time = Prep time
Provided by RaeMay
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Spread the chicken evenly on a plate and microwave 30-45 seconds.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top and microwave again until cheese is mostly melted (about another 30 second).
- Spread salsa on to and stir all ingredients together.
- Super tasty and super quick!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.3, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 72.7, Sodium 1437.6, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 23.2
SIMPLE SALSA CHICKEN
My husband and I prefer our food a little spicier than our children, so I created this salsa chicken recipe just for the two of us. It's now a regular menu item at our house. -Jan Cooper, Troy, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt. Combine salsa and taco sauce; drizzle over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. If desired, serve with lime wedges and sliced avocado.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SALSA CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE
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
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
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