Best Easy Monterey Chicken Casserole Recipes

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MONTEREY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Casserole - my whole family went crazy over this easy chicken casserole!! Even our super picky eaters! Chicken, spaghetti, sour cream, cream of chicken, spinach, Monterey Jack Cheese, and french fried onions. Makes a great freezer meal! This is the most requested dinner in our house. #casserole #chickendinner #chickencasserole

Provided by Plain Chicken

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12- oz dried spaghetti
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (16-oz) container sour cream
2 (10.5-oz) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10-oz) package frozen spinach, (thawed and drained)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, (divided)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 (6-oz) can French's French Fried Onions, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, drained spinach, 1 cup cheese, garlic and 1/2 can of French's French Fried Onions.
  • Stir in cooked spaghetti. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese and onions on top of pasta mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 40 to 50 minutes.

MONTEREY CHICKEN & RICE CASSEROLE



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Monterey Chicken & Rice Casserole - my whole family went crazy over this easy chicken casserole!! Even our super picky eaters! Chicken, rice, sour cream, cream of chicken, spinach, Monterey Jack Cheese, and french fried onions. Makes a great freezer meal! This is the most requested dinner in our house. #casserole #chickendinner #chickencasserole

Provided by Plain Chicken

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

7½ cups cooked rice
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (16-oz) container sour cream
2 (10.75-oz) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10-oz) package frozen spinach, (thawed and drained)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, (divided)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 (6-oz) can French's French Fried Onions, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, drained spinach, 1 cup cheese, garlic and 1/2 can of French's French Fried Onions.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese and onions on top of rice mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 40 to 50 minutes.

MONTEREY CHICKEN



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As colorful as spring itself, Crystal Heese's tender and tasty chicken entree is sure to become a popular supper standby. "It's been my husband's favorite meal since before we were married," she writes from Quitman, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons barbecue sauce
2 cooked bacon strips
1/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1 teaspoon minced chives

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. , Top each with barbecue sauce, bacon and cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with tomato and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 658mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

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 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.

BAKED MONTEREY CHICKEN WITH ROASTED VEGGIES



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Everyone asks me for this baked monterey chicken. Roasting the veggies brings out their sweetness. They're delicious with fettuccine, rice or mashed potatoes. -Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 large sweet red peppers, cut into strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place asparagus and red peppers in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; toss with oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast just until crisp-tender, 5-8 minutes. Remove vegetables from dish., Season chicken with the remaining salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; brown 3 chicken breasts on both sides. Transfer to the same baking dish. Repeat with an additional 1 tablespoon butter and remaining chicken. Top chicken with roasted vegetables., In same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth, cream and wine. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted. Pour over chicken., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 40g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 200mg cholesterol, Sodium 1093mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

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