Mexican chicken and rice casserole
Mexican chicken and rice casserole

Hey everyone, hope you’re having an incredible day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a special dish, mexican chicken and rice casserole. It is one of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.

In a large bowl add the Rice, Chicken, Salsa, Corn, Black Beans, Cilantro, Cumin, Chili Powder, Salt, and Pepper. Shred chicken and combine with rice. In a large casserole dish, layer half of chicken, soup mixture, and cheese. Spread on top of the refried beans.

Mexican chicken and rice casserole is one of the most favored of current trending meals on earth. It’s easy, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. They’re fine and they look fantastic. Mexican chicken and rice casserole is something that I have loved my whole life.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook mexican chicken and rice casserole using 11 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Mexican chicken and rice casserole:
  1. Prepare 1 2/3 cups uncooked rice
  2. Take 6 skinless, boneless, chicken breast halves
  3. Take 2 tbs fajita (or taco) seasoning
  4. Prepare 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  5. Prepare 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.75 ounces)
  6. Get 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (10.75 ounces)
  7. Take 1 1/2 cups salsa
  8. Prepare 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  9. Make ready 1 large onion, chopped
  10. Take 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  11. Take 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded

The chicken is seasoned with chili powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper. To make this delicious casserole you'll want to start by cooking the rice and chicken, preparing your vegetables, and cutting the tortillas in half. To assemble the casserole, combine the ingredients, transer to a baking dish and top with grated cheese. Sprinkle the rice over the soups, then place the chicken breasts (still frozen) on top.

Instructions to make Mexican chicken and rice casserole:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
  2. Boil the chicken halves for 12 minutes
  3. Cook the rice on the stove, using the chicken broth in place of plain water
  4. While waiting for the chicken and rice to cook, mix the chicken and mushroom soups, salsa, chopped onion, and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl. Mix well.
  5. Mix the pepper jack and cheddar cheese together in a separate bowl.
  6. Take the boiled chicken (after letting it cool enough to handle), and shred it into bite sized pieces. Then add the fajita/taco seasoning and toss to coat the chicken
  7. Lightly grease a 9x13 Pyrex dish. Layer in the following order… 80% of the cooked rice, all of the chicken, all of the soup/salsa mixture, all of the cheese mixture, and the remaining rice on top (this adds a very nice crunch to the dish).
  8. Bake for 30 minutes. Lots of ways to alter this recipe. My feelings won't be hurt by that… :-)

To assemble the casserole, combine the ingredients, transer to a baking dish and top with grated cheese. Sprinkle the rice over the soups, then place the chicken breasts (still frozen) on top. Pour the beans and tomatoes over the chicken, then sprinkle on the cilantro and green onions. Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole is topped with ooey gooey cheese and filled with staples from your pantry! You can substitute the chicken with other meats and you can choose from a variety of toppings.

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