Best Leftover Salsa Chicken And Cheese Recipes
SALSA CHICKEN
Someone gave me this recipe a few years back and it's become a household favorite. You can use mild, medium or hot salsa depending on your taste. I usually serve it with Spanish rice and Mexican-style canned corn. Very easy and quick!
Provided by Faye
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
- Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 863.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
SALSA CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE
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
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
LEFTOVER SALSA CHICKEN AND CHEESE
Necessity may be the mother of invention but a near empty fridge is the mother of this meal :) Cook time = Prep time
Provided by RaeMay
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Spread the chicken evenly on a plate and microwave 30-45 seconds.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top and microwave again until cheese is mostly melted (about another 30 second).
- Spread salsa on to and stir all ingredients together.
- Super tasty and super quick!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.3, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 72.7, Sodium 1437.6, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 23.2
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