Cheesy Salsa Chicken Casserole
Servings
4-6SERVINGS
Servings
4-6SERVINGS
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  2. In the baking dish, mix the uncooked rice, chicken broth, refried beans & about half of the jar of salsa.
  3. Season the chicken pieces with preferred seasoning & push them down into the rice mixture. Drain mushrooms & sprinkle over chicken.
  4. Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temp) & the rice is tender.
  5. Remove the foil, pour the remaining salsa over the top, and sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
  6. Return to the oven uncovered for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let it stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set. Top with sliced green onions, cilantro or sour cream if desired.
Recipe Notes

• No-prep Rice: If you want a faster cook time, use 3 cups of pre-cooked rice (or leftover rice) & reduce the chicken broth to 1/2 cup.
• Creamy Version: Stir 100 gm of softened cream cheese into the rice/bean mixture before adding the chicken for a creamier texture.
• Faster Cooking: Use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of raw, reducing the bake time to just 20 minutes to heat through.