Best Easy Monterey Chicken Casserole Recipes

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EASY MONTEREY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Chicken twist on traditional nachos. It is very easy to change up spices per taste. This is a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken. Serve with salsa or fresh tomatoes and lettuce if desired.

Provided by troutonsteroids

Categories     Chicken Casserole

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds diced boneless chicken
½ cup chopped onion
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips, or as needed
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute for about 5 minutes. Add onion and saute until softened, another 5 minutes. Stir in condensed soup, chile peppers, sour cream, milk, cumin, chili powder, coriander, cayenne pepper, and pepper flakes.
  • Transfer 1/2 of the chicken mixture into a 9x13-inch pan. Layer with 1/2 of the tortilla chips and 1/2 of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers once more and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 840.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

MONTEREY CHICKEN RICE-A-RONI CASSEROLE



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Monterey Chicken Rice-a-Roni Casserole - GREAT weeknight chicken casserole. Super easy to make and tastes amazing!! Can make ahead and freeze for a quick meal later! Chicken Rice-A-Roni, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, spinach, garlic, Monterey Jack cheese, and french fried onions. Everyone cleaned their plate and went back for seconds!

Provided by Plain Chicken

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box chicken flavor Rice-A-Roni
1 (10.75-oz) can cream of chicken soup
½ cup sour cream
1 (10-oz) package frozen spinach, (thawed and drained)
2 cloves garlic, (minced)
4 cups cooked chopped chicken
1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (6-oz) can French fried onions, (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Prepare Rice-A-Roni according to package directions. Add soup, sour cream, spinach, garlic, chicken, cheese, and half of the fried onions. Stir to combine.
  • Spread rice mixture into prepared pan. Top rice with the remaining fried onions.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

MONTEREY CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup coarsely crumbled tortilla chips
2 cups cubed cooked chicken OR turkey
1 can (about 15 ounces) cream-style corn
3/4 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olive
2 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)
Chopped green or red pepper
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Layer the crumbled chips, chicken, corn and picante sauce in a 1-quart casserole. Top with the olives and cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Top with the pepper. Serve with the chips.

MONTEREY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I clipped this from an Ortega ad in a magazine. I usually cook my chicken breasts in my George Foreman grill. You could also sub those pre cooked chicken tenders if you're pressed for time.

Provided by yooper

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb cooked chicken breast, cut into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces (4 cups)
1 (16 ounce) bottle ortega thick and smooth taco sauce
1 medium onion, diced
2 (4 ounce) cans ortega diced green chilies
1 cup frozen corn kernels
3/4 cup instant rice
1/2 cup water
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced riped olives, drained
1 (12 count) package taco shells, crumbled
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese or 2 cups cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
sliced green onion
sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In a large bowl combine chicken cubes, taco sauce, onion, chilies, corn, rice, water and olives.
  • Spoon into ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, combine taco shell pieces and cheese.
  • Sprinkle over chicken mixture.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

MONTEREY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I was given this dish by a friend after the birth of my daughter. It was wonderful and all the kids loved it.

Provided by Shannon

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups cut-up cooked chicken
2 (11 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, with red and green pepprs drained
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (16 oz)
4 1/2 cups Bisquick baking mix
1 1/3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix chicken, corn, soup, and cheese in an 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Mix Bisquick and milk into soft dough.
  • Turn dough onto surface dusted with Bisquick.
  • Knead 10 times.
  • Roll 1/2" thick.
  • Cut with 2 1/2" cutter.
  • Place biscuits on chicken mixture.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes until biscuits are golden.

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