Salsa Chicken Bake Recipes

SALSA CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE

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.

SALSA CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Cover bottom of an 8 inch square baking dish or casserole with 1/2 cup salsa.
• Place chicken, bone side up, on top of salsa.
• Pour remaining 1/2 cup salsa over chicken.
• Bake, uncovered, at 375F for 30 minutes.
• Turn chicken over and bake another 25 to 30 minutes, basting occasionally.

SIMPLE SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt. Combine salsa and taco sauce; drizzle over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. If desired, serve with lime wedges and sliced avocado.

SALSA VERDE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the chicken, sour cream and 3/4 cup salsa. Spread 1/4 cup salsa on the bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish., Layer with half of the tortillas and chicken mixture; sprinkle with half the tomatoes, minced cilantro and half of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, tomatoes and cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 400° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Serve with remaining salsa and, if desired, optional toppings.