Mexican Salsa Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

Recipe By Melissas Southern Style Kitchen

This south-of-the-border inspired mexican salsa chicken and rice casserole is a one dish meal packed with flavor. Salsa, roast chicken, spanish rice and vegetables are mixed together and baked until bubbly with lots of gooey cheese on top. Top each serving with sour cream or guacamole and homemade pico de gallo and it's a homemade fiesta.

3.8
30 Rating -
Rate
Non Vegdiet
1hr total
20minsPrep
40minsCook
1hr total
20m.Prep
40m.Cook
Mexican Salsa Chicken and Rice Casserole
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Ingredients for Mexican Salsa Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

  • 0.63 ounce 2 packages spanish flavored rice, cooked and cooled
  • 0.13 Small onion diced
  • 0.13 Small poblano pepper seeded and diced
  • As required Olive oil
  • 1.34 ounce 1 can cheddar or fiesta nacho cheese soup
  • 0.19 cup 2% or whole milk
  • 1 ounce Onion and chive cream cheese softened
  • 0.38-1/2 cup Rotisserie chicken roughly chopped
  • 2 ounce 1 can pinto beans, drained
  • 0.13 cup Thick and chunky salsa
  • 0.13 tablespoon Cumin
  • 0.13 tablespoon Dark chili powder
  • 0.13 teaspoon Garlic salt
  • 0.06 teaspoon Lemon pepper
  • 0.19 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • As required Suggested toppings:pico de gallo. sour cream guacamole
Nutrition
value
542
calories per serving
30 g Fat29 g Protein36 g Carbs5 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    30g
  • Protein
    29g
  • Carbs
    36g
  • Fiber
    5g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    36g
  • Protein
    29g
  • Fiber
    5g

Fats

  • Fat
    30g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    436mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    266mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    4mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    44mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    8mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    82mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    455mg
  • Selenium
    21mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Melissas Southern Style Kitchen