Indulge in a culinary journey to the heart of Spain with our delectable Cheesy Chicken Spanish Rice Casserole. This savory dish combines the vibrant flavors of Spain with the convenience of a one-pan casserole. Succulent chicken, tender rice, and a medley of vegetables are enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Our recipe features step-by-step instructions to guide you in crafting this delightful casserole, ensuring a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Additionally, we offer variations of the recipe to suit your dietary preferences and culinary creativity. Whether you prefer a vegetarian version with roasted vegetables or a spicy twist with diced jalapeños, our Cheesy Chicken Spanish Rice Casserole is adaptable to your liking. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure, bringing the vibrant flavors of Spain to your dinner table.
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SALSA CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Tender chicken and rice in a zesty cheesy casserole.
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Casserole
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 475 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHEESY CHICKEN SPANISH RICE CASSEROLE
This is my version of a friend's recipe. It's fabulous!
Provided by jackie shipman
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Cook Chicken and shred. (leftover Rotisserie Chicken works well for this dish too!)
- 2. Saute chicken, green pepper, and onion in a skillet until onions are translucent.
- 3. In an extra large bowl mix rice, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, velveeta, salt and pepper.
- 4. Stir in chicken and veggies.
- 5. Transfer to a large casserole dish.
- 6. Sprinkle top with cheese shreds.
- 7. Bake at 350 for 30 - 40 minutes........ until hot and bubbly.
CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE
Just chicken, rice, creamy soup, Cheddar cheese and soft bread cubes, mixed together and baked. This is a quick and easy dish that even the kids like! Note: If you are in a big hurry, use cooked chicken and minute rice. Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated - just add the bread topping the night before cooking.
Provided by Lee
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- To Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste, place in a microwave-safe dish, cover and cook in microwave for 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Let cool.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine chicken, rice and soup and mix well. Top with cheese, then with bread cubes.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and bread is crunchy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 107.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 844.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
MEXICAN RICE CASSEROLE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat the oil in a large dutch oven and add the garlic and onions. Cook, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice. Stir constantly, making sure the rice doesn't burn. Cook over low heat, about 3 minutes.
- Next, add the whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne and turmeric. Stir to combine and let cook, about 2 minutes. Finally, add the chicken broth and stir the mixture together. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until the rice is not quite done, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Top with the cheese, and then bake with the lid off until the cheese is melted and the rice fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Serve with chopped cilantro.
CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE WITH SPANISH RICE
Steps:
- --Spanish Rice--
- In a sauce pan (with lid) combine all ingredients (except rice) and bring to a boil. Add Minute Rice. Cover. Remove from heat. Stir once at 4 minutes and then recover and set aside after 6 minutes.
- -- Casserole --
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix drained chicken and soup in bowl.
- In a large casserole dish, layer the ingredients in the following manner:
- Enchilada sauce (1/3 of large can)
- Layer of corn tortillas (1/2 package)
- Layer of chicken and soup mixture (use half of it)
- Layer of Kraft Cheddar Cheese (4 oz.)
- Enchilada sauce (1/3 of can)
- Spanish Rice (see above)
- Layer of corn tortillas (1/2 package)
- Layer of chicken and soup mixture (use half of it)
- Layer of Kraft Cheddar Cheese (4 oz.)
- Top with last third of enchilada sauce
- Top with broken Corn Chips
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until cheese and sauce are bubbly in center. Add any toppings of sour cream, tomato, and black olives AFTER cooking.
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
SPANISH CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE
This came from one of my good cyber friends on babycenter. This is swesome and great for oamc, just double it. It works great with wraps.
Provided by zoe85
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute rice and vermicelli in butter until golden brown. Gradually stir in the water, tomatoes and contents of the rice seasoning packets. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, corn, sour cream and 1/2 cup cheese. Stir in rice mixture. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese (dish will be full). Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 20-25 minutes of until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.5, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 104.4, Sodium 882, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 25.2
SPANISH RICE CASSEROLE
This is easy and very tasty, it's good served hot or at room temperature for a side dish, or as a main meal. All ingredients can be adjusted to taste. Add in finely chopped jalapeno pepper or crushed chili peppper for some heat.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Rice
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat; drain the fat, and transfer beef to a large pot over medium low heat.
- Stir in onion, garlic green pepper, tomatoes, water, rice, chili sauce, salt, pepper, brown sugar, cumin and Worcestershire sauce.
- Let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish; press mixture down firmly.
- Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
CHEESY SPANISH RICE
This hearty rice can accompany chicken or beef-or stand alone as a tasty meatless entree. "It's quick, easy and delicious," notes Ann Wagenecht of Prophetstown, Illinois.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook the beef, green pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the rice, soup, cheese, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook until cheese is melted. Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish. cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use leftover rice: If you have leftover rice, this is a great way to use it up. Simply cook the chicken and vegetables according to the recipe, then stir in the rice and cheese. You can also use pre-cooked rice, which will save you even more time.
- Add your favorite vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to this casserole, such as diced bell peppers, corn, or black beans. You can also use a frozen vegetable mix.
- Make it spicy: If you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the casserole. You can also top it with shredded pepper Jack cheese or sliced jalapeños.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: This casserole is delicious on its own, but you can also serve it with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Conclusion:
This cheesy chicken Spanish rice casserole is a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and flavorful chicken and vegetables, this casserole is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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