Best 9 Acapulco Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant shores of Acapulco with this tantalizing Acapulco Chicken Casserole. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of tender chicken, juicy pineapple, crunchy bell peppers, zesty salsa, and a medley of Mexican-inspired spices, all enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Savor the enticing aroma of garlic and onion as they dance together in a symphony of flavors. The casserole is adorned with a golden crust of melted cheese, promising a delightful textural contrast with every bite.

In addition to the main recipe, this article offers a treasure trove of variations to suit diverse preferences and dietary needs. Explore the tantalizing Acapulco Chicken Casserole with Black Beans and Corn, a vegetarian rendition featuring a vibrant array of black beans, corn, and red bell peppers. For a touch of heat, dive into the Acapulco Chicken Casserole with Jalapeños, where the fiery spice of jalapeños adds an extra kick to the already flavorful dish.

If you're watching your calories, indulge in the lighter version, Acapulco Chicken Casserole Light, which uses nonfat sour cream and skim milk to create a creamy sauce without compromising on taste. And for those with gluten sensitivities, the Acapulco Chicken Casserole Gluten-Free offers a delicious alternative made with gluten-free tortillas and a special gluten-free sauce.

No matter which recipe you choose, the Acapulco Chicken Casserole promises an unforgettable culinary experience that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed beaches of Acapulco.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN ACAPULCO



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Make and share this Chicken Acapulco recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
3 cups chopped cooked chicken (I use roasted chicken well seasoned with salt and pepper)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper (I use 1/4 t.)
10 (7 inch) flour tortillas
1 (10 1/2 ounce) cream of chicken soup
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender.
  • Stir in chicken, soup, sour cream, mushrooms, green chiles, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Spoon approx 1/2 cup chicken mixture in center of each tortilla; roll up and place seam side down in a lightly greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
  • Combine topping ingredients.
  • Spoon over tortillas.
  • Bake, uncovered at 350°F for 35 minutes.

CHICKEN ACAPULCO



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken breasts*
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10 & 3/4 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups Kraft Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into strips and cook thoroughly and then put into 9x12 casserole dish.
  • In medium saucepan, melt margarine on low - medium heat. Add flour gradually. Mix until smooth. (*note: if the flour/margarine mixture starts getting too dry, just add a little more margarine so that the mixture will be balanced and smooth. Same goes for adding more flour if the mixture is too wet---you don't want it too dry and you don't want it too wet)
  • Add sour cream and cook until just starting to bubble. Add soup, chilies, and onion powder. Blend well. Pour over cooked chicken.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Add cheese and bake until melted. Serve over bed of white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

ACAPULCO CHICKEN



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Categories     Chicken     Herb     Poultry     Vegetable     Freeze/Chill     Low Fat     Cinco de Mayo     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups canned unsalted chicken broth, defatted
2 tablespoons pickling spice
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, well trimmed
1 onion, halved, thinly sliced
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons minced jalapeño chili with seeds
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Baked (no oil) tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Boil broth and pickling spice in heavy large saucepan 10 minutes. Strain and return liquid to saucepan. Add chicken, onion, vinegar, garlic, oil and cumin to pan. Simmer over very low heat until chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken and onions to shallow dish. Top with bell peppers and minced chili.
  • Boil cooking liquid until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Pour liquid over chicken and let cool 30 minutes.
  • Add cilantro to chicken mixture. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, turning chicken occasionally, about 4 hours.(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
  • Slice chicken and transfer to plates. Top with marinated vegetables and some of the juices. Pass tortilla chips to use as 'pushers'.

ACAPULCO CHICKEN



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Make and share this Acapulco Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 -3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 breasts)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
16 ounces sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups swiss cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a greased 9x13" casserole dish.
  • Melt butter in skillet. Add flour & cook until golden brown.
  • Stir in soup, sour cream, chilies, onion salt & pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Pour sauce over chicken in casserole. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Cover with foil, reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 1 hour.
  • Uncover & sprinkle cheese over top. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

CHICKEN ACAPULCO



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The taco seasoning in this recipe seeps into the chicken base giving it an awesome flavour. Great for when friends drop over and weekend meals.

Provided by KristinV

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

500 g skinless chicken breast fillets (4x125g)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup onion
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup green capsicum (diced)
1/2 cup tomatoes (diced)
1/2 large avocado (diced)
1/2 cup tasty cheese (reduced fat, grated)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180C.
  • Flatten chicken breast with rolling pin.
  • Place chicken on cooking tray coated with oil.
  • In a small bowl combine taco seasoning and tomato paste. Spread an even amount over each chicken fillet.
  • In another bowl place onion, chilli powder, capsicum, tomato and avocado and combine.
  • Spread this mixture over each chicken fillet and top with cheese.
  • Bake until chicken has cooked through and cheese has melted and browned (20-25 minutes).

ACAPULCO BEAN CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Acapulco Bean Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mischiefmanaged

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups chili (I recommend leftover)
1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
0.5 (15 ounce) can whole corn
1/2 cup salsa (to taste)
0.5 (12 ounce) bag tortilla chips (we like Doritos)
1 -2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook onions & celery in butter.
  • Add chili, refried beans & salsa.
  • In 13 X 9 pan, layer tortilla chips, 1/2 chili mixture, all corn & 1/2 cheese.
  • Repeat layers of chips & chili.
  • Bake 45 minutes at 350.
  • Top with remaining cheese & bake 3-4 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.9, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 1516.4, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 6, Protein 22.4

ACAPULCO CHICKEN



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Easy, fast, healthy and delicious! This perfect weeknight dish takes less than 30 minutes, so it's a regular in our house. You can vary the heat by the kind and amount of chile powder and hot peppers you use. Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired.

Provided by ngibsonn

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
1 tablespoon chili powder, divided
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 large tomatoes, cut into chunks
10 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Season chicken with 1/2 tablespoon chile powder, salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and saute seasoned chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, or until no longer pink.
  • Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
  • 2 In same skillet, stir fry bell pepper and onion until soft.
  • Add jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, remaining 1/2 tablespoon chile powder and hot pepper sauce.
  • Cook, stirring, for an additional 3 to 5 minutes; add chicken and stir fry for 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.9, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 87.3, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 14.9

ACAPULCO DELIGHT



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This dish always delights my family and friends at potlucks and gatherings.-Margene Skaggs, Guinda, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 envelope (1-1/4 ounces) taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 bottle (15 ounces) mild green taco sauce
9 flour tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
2 cups sour cream
4 green onions, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Optional: Chopped tomatoes and chopped avocados

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Add taco sauce; simmer until slightly thickened, 5-10 minutes., Cover the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking dish with 3 tortillas, tearing them into pieces as necessary. Layer half the meat mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with half the cheese. Layer with 3 more tortillas; spread with refried beans. Cover with sour cream; sprinkle with green onions and olives. Layer remaining tortillas over top; cover with remaining meat mixture and cheese. Bake until heated through, 25-30 minutes. Let stand a few minutes before serving. If desired, serve with chopped tomatoes and avocados.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 1064mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CHICKEN ACAPULCO



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Number Of Ingredients 14

4 pounds broiler-fryer chicken
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion minced
2 cloves garlic minced
6 peppercorns
1/2 pound chorizo sausage
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10-ounce) can tomatoes with chilies
3 carrots diced
3 zucchini 7-inch, diced
1/4 cup raisins
3 jalapeño peppers whole
Garnish:
1 orange whole, halved and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven, sauté chicken pieces in vegetable oil until browned remove and set side. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons grease from pan. Add onion, garlic, and peppercorns. Remove sausage from casing, add to onion mixture and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes drain off grease. Add chicken broth and tomatoes simmer, uncovered, until sauce is reduced by a third. Return chicken to the mixture. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Add zucchini, raisins, and peppers cook for an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender. Garnish with orange slices to bring out the sweetness of the raisins.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your Acapulco Chicken Casserole taste its best.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken that is cooked too long will be dry and tough.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of cheeses will give your casserole a rich, complex flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make Acapulco Chicken Casserole. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or adjust the seasoning to your taste.

Conclusion:

Acapulco Chicken Casserole is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful spices, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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