Best Pepper Jack Cheesy Chicken Casserole Recipes

PEPPER JACK HASH BROWN CASSEROLE

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I found myself in need of an impromptu potato dish, but I had no potatoes. Frozen hash browns and the plethora of cheeses I had in the freezer offered me the solution to my side-dish dilemma. -Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
TOPPING:
1 cup crushed potato chips
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. For topping, combine the potato chips, bacon and Parmesan; sprinkle over casserole. Top with paprika., Bake, uncovered, until edges are bubbly and topping is golden brown, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 33g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SPICY CHEESY CHICKEN BAKE

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This cheesy goodness is a great twist on a classic chicken and rice casserole. We loved the bite jalapeno and chili powder gives the dish. Pepper jack and cheddar cheese add so much flavor and creaminess to the rice. This easy casserole can be quickly thrown together when you're in a pinch and your family will love it. Add a side...

Provided by Cindy DeVore

Categories Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1/4 can(s) water (use soup can to measure)
1 c white rice, uncooked
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 c pepper jack cheese, shredded
3-4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a baking dish, stir together soup, water, and rice.
3. Add garlic, jalapeno pepper, and chili powder.
4. Then stir 1/2 cup of the shredded pepper jack into the rice and soup mixture. Be sure ingredients are stirred in evenly throughout the mixture.
5. Place chicken breasts into soup and rice mixture.
6. Top chicken with cheddar cheese and remaining pepper jack cheese.
7. Bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes, depending on the thickness of chicken breasts. Breasts are done when no longer pink in the middle and juices run clear.
8. Serve chicken breasts on plate and spoon out the rice as a side dish. If desired, sprinkle a small amount of additional cheese over chicken just before serving.