Mexican Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
12
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Calories
276 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Casserole
Description
The Mexican Casserole brings together cubed chicken breast cooked with taco seasoning and garlic, layered with Mexican rice, and a creamy blend of cream of chicken soup, green chiles, and salsa. These layers are assembled in a greased 9x13 baking dish topped with Mexican cheese. The layers are repeated to fill the dish and finished with cheese on top before baking at 350°F for 40 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted. Fresh cilantro is sprinkled over the casserole for a bright, herbaceous finish.
This casserole combines tender, well-seasoned chicken with fluffy rice and a smooth, tangy sauce enriched by salsa and chiles. The baking melds the flavors and melts the cheese, producing a hearty, layered dish with a creamy yet textured interior. It serves well as a filling main dish for family dinners or gatherings.
This recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated unbaked for up to two days or frozen for three to four months. For frozen storage, it should be assembled in a freezer-safe container, cooled before wrapping tightly, and thawed overnight before baking. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for three to four days and reheat easily in the microwave.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mexican rice
- 4 chicken breast cubed
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 4 cups Mexican cheese
- 1 (10-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can green chiles
- 1½ cups salsa
- cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease 9x13 dish.
- Add cubed chicken to a large saucepan with vegetable oil and cook with taco seasoning and minced garlic.
- Combine cream of chicken soup, green chiles, and salsa.
- Layer ½ the rice, ½ the chicken, and ½ the soup and salsa mixture in your baking dish. Add 2 cups of cheese on top. Repeat layers once more ending with the cheese.
- Bake for 40 minutes and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Prepare the casserole ahead and refrigerate covered for 1–2 days before baking.
- For freezing, assemble in a freezer-safe container and cool before wrapping tightly; freeze up to 3–4 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days and reheat in the microwave when needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 847mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 698IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 263mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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