Best Chicken And Green Salsa Casserole Recipes

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SALSA CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Tender chicken and rice in a zesty cheesy casserole.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup diced onion
1 diced red or green bell pepper (I used half of each)
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon butter
2 ¼ cup water
1 Zatarain's® Spanish Rice
1 ½ cup salsa (divided (I used medium heat and the end result was a flavorful but mild dish, adjust heat to suit your preference!))
15 ounces black beans (rinsed and drained)
⅔ cup frozen corn
2 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded)
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

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

SALSA VERDE CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This is a rich and surprisingly tasty rendition of all the Tex-Mex dishes molded into one packed, beautiful casserole. Best of all, it's ready in only half an hour! -Janet McCormick, Proctorville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 cups salsa verde, divided
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional toppings: Avocado slices, thinly sliced green onions or fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the chicken, sour cream and 3/4 cup salsa. Spread 1/4 cup salsa on the bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish., Layer with half of the tortillas and chicken mixture; sprinkle with half the tomatoes, minced cilantro and half of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, tomatoes and cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 400° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Serve with remaining salsa and, if desired, optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SALSA VERDE CHICKEN BAKE



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Busy day? Bake boneless, skinless chicken breasts in tomatillo salsa verde sauce. Topped with oozy melted jack cheese, it's an easy one-pot dinner.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     1-Pot     Casserole     Quick and Easy     Casserole     Chicken     Chicken Breast     Salsa Verde     TexMex

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 3/4 cups (1 15-ounce jar) tomatillo salsa verde
4 ounces grated Monterey jack and/or pepper jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Bake the chicken: Bake the chicken for 25 to 30 minutes. If you have a meat thermometer, use it. The chicken should be removed from the oven when the internal temperature of the breast meat reaches 150°F.
  • Serve: Remove from oven. Serve immediately. Spoon over cooked rice or quinoa. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips for crunch if you would like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 61 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 926 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 16 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SALSA CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE



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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

1 ⅓ cups uncooked white rice
2 ⅔ cups water
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ cups mild salsa

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

QUICK AND EASY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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I got my picture in the paper for this one! My friends' husbands always fall in love with this when I bring it to parties! My 4 picky kids eat it! If you want to skip the charring step, simply tear the tortillas into fourths so they absorb the sauce better.

Provided by SGRCOOKI

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
garlic salt to taste
18 (6 inch) corn tortillas, torn in half
1 (28 ounce) can green chile enchilada sauce
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (8 ounce) container reduced fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Season chicken with garlic salt. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Cool, shred, and set aside.
  • With metal tongs, char each tortilla half over the open flame of a gas stove burner for about 1 minute, until lightly puffed.
  • Pour about 1/2 inch enchilada sauce in the bottom of a medium baking dish, and arrange 6 tortillas in a single layer. Top with 1/2 the chicken, 1/3 cheese, 1/2 the sour cream, and 1/3 of the remaining enchilada sauce. Repeat. Coat remaining tortillas thoroughly with remaining enchilada sauce, and arrange on top of the layers. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and top with any remaining enchilada sauce
  • Cover, and bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 955.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN CHILE SAUCE (SALSA VERDE)



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Enchiladas made easy! Garnish with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and any of your favorites!

Provided by VMB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 whole roasted chicken, bones and skin removed, meat shredded
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup salsa verde
1 (2.5 ounce) can sliced olives, drained and diced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
½ cup salsa verde
16 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Combine chicken, onion mixture, cheese blend, cream cheese, salsa verde, olives, cilantro, and jalapenos in a large bowl for the filling. Mix well.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, then chicken broth. Cook until sauce starts to thicken, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in sour cream and salsa verde; cook until heated through. Spread a spoonful of sauce over the bottoms of two 9x11-inch casserole dishes.
  • Wrap a tortilla in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30 seconds. Fill with the chicken mixture, roll up, and place seam-side down into a baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas until each dish holds 8 enchiladas.
  • Spoon remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 84.2 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 514.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

GREEN SALSA CHICKEN



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When I made this my Husband kept saying Dam this is good. This is my own recipe for green salsa chicken. I used Recipe #36084 that I make, But, you can use any green salsa.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons oil
salt and pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 cup green chili salsa
1 -1 1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breast (between 2 pieces plastic).
  • Put oil in skillet,Brown chicken on both sides.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place chicken into casserole dish.
  • In same skillet put chicken broth and sour cream mix together and heat.
  • Pour mixture over chicken.
  • Spoon salsa over chicken.
  • Top with grated cheese.
  • Bake in 350°F oven for 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.3, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 130.6, Sodium 816.1, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 34.8

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