Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 to 5 skinless chicken breasts; 1 box Spanish-style Rice-A-Roni; 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese (with jalapeno peppers); 8 oz. shredded taco cheese; 2 cans cream of chicken soup; 1 can Mexican corn; 1 tsp. chili powder; 16 oz. wide egg noodles; 16 oz. sour cream; 16 oz. jar medium salsa; 2 (4 oz.) cans green chilies

Servings: persons

1
Make Rice-A-Roni according to package.
2
Boil the chicken breasts 20 minutes.
3
Let cool.
4
Shred chicken and set aside.
5
Boil noodles according to package directions.
6
Rinse and set aside.
7
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the soup, shredded Jack cheese, 1/2 package taco cheese, corn, sour cream, salsa, green chilies (chopped), chili powder and shredded chicken.
8
Stir in noodles. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch casserole.
9
Add cooked Rice-A-Roni to chicken mixture and pour into greased casserole.
10
Sprinkle with remaining taco cheese over top of casserole.
11
Bake, covered, 40 minutes.
12
Remove cover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until top is bubbly and brown.

1766

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

144

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 to 5 skinless chicken breasts, 1 box Spanish-style Rice-A-Roni, 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese (with jalapeno peppers), 8 oz. shredded taco cheese, and more.

Yes, Mexican Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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