Zingy Salsa Chicken Casserole Recipes

SALSA CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 11"x7" casserole dish with butter. Set aside.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook onions and peppers in olive oil until tender (about 3-5 minutes). Add garlic and butter and cook until fragrant and butter is melted.
• Add water, ZATARAIN'S® Spanish Rice and ½ cup of salsa. Stir well and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Add black beans, and corn and stir well. Transfer to prepared casserole dish and spread rice mixture in even layer into dish.
• Evenly spread shredded chicken over the top of the rice mixture. Top evenly with remaining 1 cup salsa and cover with cheddar cheese.
• Cover dish with foil and transfer to 375°F oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Serve, top with sour cream, cilantro, and corn chips, if desired.

SALSA CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cut the Chicken Breast (1 pound) into 1/2 to 1-inch strips.
• In a bowl, toss the chicken and half the Taco Seasoning (1/2 packet) seasoning until combined.
• In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add Olive Oil (1 tablespoon). Once hot, add the chicken and sear until no longer pink, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Add Taco Seasoning (1/2 packet) and Green Bell Pepper (1) to the same pan with the remaining Yellow Onion (1). Cook until the veggies are softened, 4-5 more minutes.
• Remove from heat. Add the White Rice (3 cup) and Chunky Salsa (1 jar) and stir until everything is mostly combined.
• Add to a 9x13-inch casserole dish and top with the chicken, pressing it down into the rice. Sprinkle Shredded Cheddar Cheese (1 cup) over the top.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is brown and bubbling and the chicken is cooked through.
• Let cool, then serve with toppings like Scallion (to taste) or Sour Cream (to taste).

ZINGY SALSA CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with oil.
• Add rice to baking dish. Salt and pepper chicken breasts and place on top of rice.
• Pour water over chicken and rice. Spoon salsa over chicken.
• Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Uncover, sprinkle cheese on top and return to oven for 3 minutes.

SALSA CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2 quart baking dish. Mix together the salsa and sour cream. Place torn tortilla pieces in the bottom and on the sides of the dish - just one layer. Place half the chicken on top then salt and pepper to taste. Spread a little less then half the salsa and sour cream mixture on top. Sprinkle little less then half the cheese. Then layer torn tortilla pieces, chicken, salsa/sour cream , torn tortilla pieces and finally the remainder of the cheese - making sure to top is covered.
• Cover with tinfoil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove tinfoil and bake another 10-15 minute Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

SALSA CHICKEN

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.