Best 8 South Of The Border Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey south of the border with our tantalizing South of the Border Chicken Casserole, a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to a fiesta. This delectable casserole features juicy chicken nestled amidst a vibrant medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a luscious, creamy sauce infused with Mexican spices. The harmonious blend of zesty tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, tender corn, and a symphony of Mexican spices tantalizes the senses, while the gooey melted cheese adds a delightful richness. But that's not all! We've also curated a collection of equally enticing recipes to satisfy every palate. From the classic Creamy Chicken Spaghetti, a comfort food staple, to the tantalizing Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, bursting with cheesy goodness, and the hearty One-Pot Chicken Teriyaki with Rice, you'll find a culinary adventure that caters to your every craving. Join us on this gastronomic escapade and let your taste buds dance to the rhythm of these irresistible dishes!

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

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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I found this recipe about 4 years ago on a website (submitted by Teresa Johnson). The website doesn't look like it is still around, but this recipe is so good, I had to share it. Not for the calorie conscious, but nice for a treat now and then!!!

Provided by PrincessMommy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sour cream
3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 ounces chopped green chilies
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
3 cups cooked rice (I like basmati)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup monterey jack cheese
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped olive (optional, I don't like them myself, so we omit them)

Steps:

  • Blend together sour cream, cream cheese, cottage cheese.
  • Add soup, salt, garlic powder, chilies, chicken, rice, cheeses, tomatoes and black olives (if using).
  • Spray a 9x13-inch pan with non-stick spray and pour combined ingredients into pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Today I needed easy and I wanted some spice in my life. This casserole was loaded with just the spices I wanted and was super easy. Spanish rice and seasoned pinto's were the perfect sides. Hope you enjoy as much as we did!

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large chicken breast, boneless cooked and cut in to bite size pieces (about 2 1/2 cups of chicken)
2 to 3 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
2 clove garlic, chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (wear gloves when working with hot peppers)
3 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 can(s) (10-oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained (i used rotel original)
1 can(s) (10.5-oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 can(s) (10.5-oz) cream of chicken soup
3 Tbsp cilantro, chopped fresh
2 c crumbled tostitos chips (i used the ones with a "hint of lime"
2 c cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 13 X 9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • 2. If cooking chicken, prepare and set aside. Rotissere chicken would work well in this dish. However, I did boil my chicken. Other meat such as pork, turkey or beef would also work well in this dish.
  • 3. In a large skillet over a medium heat, saute onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper and garlic until tender, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add seasonings; stir to combine.
  • 4. Mix tomatoes, both soups, chicken and 2 Tbsps of the cilantro; pour over onion mixture and mix well. Cook for additonal 2 minutes.
  • 5. Pour chicken mixture into prepared pan and top with crumbled Tostitos; bake covered for 30 minutes or until it bubbles. NOTE: I use the "Hint of Lime Tostitos". You can use plain.
  • 6. While casserole is baking toss cheese and remaining 1 Tbsp of cilantro. After casserole has baked for 30 minutes; remove cover and sprinkle cheese over top; bake 3 minutes uncovered or until cheese melts.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN



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This is a quick and simple chicken recipe. Simple flavors, but could be spiced up a bit to a persons individual taste with the addition of some mexican spices, chili powder, green chilies, etc.

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 green pepper, cut in strips
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups cooked rice
1/3 cup sour cream
16 ounces salsa
1 cup colby or 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Sauté green pepper and chicken in butter or oil until lightly browned (about 5 mins).
  • Spread the rice in a greased 9x9 pan.
  • Top with peppers and chicken.
  • Mix sour cream and salsa and spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minute.

S.O.B. (SOUTH OF THE BORDER) CASSEROLE



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Ground meat, tomatoes and corn with a little spice creates a quick meal everyone loves. My husband usually requests a double batch! The ground turkey can be replaced with ground beef, pork or chicken.

Provided by JB Baby

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound ground turkey
¼ cup chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (.75 ounce) packet brown gravy mix
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
½ cup frozen corn kernels
½ cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded lettuce
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 cups corn tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Bring a small saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until almost tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Crumble the turkey in a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook and stir until evenly brown; drain. Add onion to browned turkey meat and cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, gravy mix and chili powder until combined then mix in the corn and macaroni. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve on a bed of tortilla chips topped with shredded lettuce and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 605.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

CHICKEN - SOUTH OF THE BORDER



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I found this recipe in an issue of Good Housekeeping back in the early 80's,when Southwestern/Mexican recipes were hard to come by - at least here in Wisconsin . It's like a Southwestern version of Chicken Parmesan. I used to use Pace Picante on it, but you can adjust it with any salsa or heat level you prefer. I also added the green chiles because I love them! Also would accompany this chicken with home-made Mexican rice, and a picante-based vegetable "stew."

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 eggs
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 slices muenster cheese
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
salsa or picante sauce

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breast halves to 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Combine flour and seasonings in a medium bwl.
  • Lightly beat eggs.
  • Measure cornmeal into a shallow bowl.
  • Dip chicken, first into seasoned flour,then in eggs, then coat with cornmeal, and chill in the fridge.
  • Saute coated chicken in vegetable oil over medium heat about 5 to 6 minutes on each side,or until golden.
  • Arrange chicken on an oven-proof platter or baking dish, spoon salsa or picante over the chicken, top with chopped chilies, then Muenster slices.
  • Place in a 350* oven or in the broiler, for about 15 minutes - until the cheese has melted to your tastes.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CASSEROLE



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Make and share this South Of The Border Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb 95% lean ground beef
3/4 cup diced onion
3/4 cup diced green pepper
2 seeded fresh jalapeno peppers, minced (use rubber gloves)
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
2 cups nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces uncooked penne or 8 ounces macaroni noodles

Steps:

  • Add the olive oil to a 5 quart nonstick saucepan and place over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground beef, breaking it up with the edge of a spatula, until it has lost its pink color.
  • Drain any fat from the pan.
  • Add the onions and green pepper, cooking until softened.
  • Stir in the jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, sour cream, honey, chili powder and salt.
  • Add the pasta.
  • Stir, cover, lower the heat and gently simmer until the pasta is tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Stir every five minutes, to keep the pasta from sticking to the saucepan bottom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.6, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 327.4, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 7, Sugar 14.3, Protein 24.8

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CASSEROLE



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An easy and family pleasing casserole that's on the table in less than 45 minutes. I serve this with a guacamole salad, or a green salad with slices of avocado.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeno, minced (optional or more to taste)
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 corn tortillas, cut in half
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 and grease 1 1/2 qrt casserole dish.
  • Brown meat and drain.
  • Add onion and jalapeno (if using) and cook with meat until tender.
  • Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings.
  • Layer one-third of meat mixture, cheese and one half of tortillas in casserole dish; repeat layers, ending with cheese.
  • Bake at 325 for 20 minutes.
  • Note: Corn tortillas will soften and absorb the sauce.
  • These are recommended.
  • Flour tortillas will expand and the casserole will be too doughy-therefore flour tortillas are not recommended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.9, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 136.4, Sodium 1351, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 6.6, Protein 39.2

QUICK SOUTH OF THE BORDER CASSEROLE



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My mom used to make this for our large family back in the 1970s, and we loved it! It is easy, fun to make and yummy to eat! You can make it mild by adding mild green chiles or spice it up a bit by substituting pickled jalapenos. This recipe is close to my heart, bringing back memories of me and my 3 sisters at the dinner...

Provided by Paula Todora

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb 93% lean ground beef
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp dried onion
10 oz can mild enchilada sauce
16 oz can refried beans
2 Tbsp canned chopped mild green chiles (or pickled jalapeno peppers)
1 c 2% cottage cheese
2 c shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
6 oz crunchy tortilla chips, crushed by hand (2 handfuls)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2 1/2 quart or 9x13" casserole dish with nonstick spray; Set aside.
  • 2. Heat large skillet on medium high and add oil; Add ground beef, salt, garlic powder and dried onion. Stir and cook until beef is cooked, about 5 minutes.
  • 3. Don't drain meat; Add the enchilada sauce, beans and chiles (or jalapeno peppers for a hotter dish); Stir and cook 2 minutes on medium low, then remove from heat and set aside.
  • 4. In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese and 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
  • 5. Layer 1/3 of the meat mixture to the bottom of the casserole; Top with half of the cheese mixture and half of the crushed chips.
  • 6. Repeat this one more time, ending with the last third of the meat mixture. Top with the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
  • 7. Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Serves 8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your casserole will taste. This means using fresh chicken, vegetables, and spices.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken is tough and dry. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, but not overcooked.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful your casserole will be. Some good options include corn, black beans, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really brings the casserole together. Be sure to use a sauce that is flavorful and has a good balance of spices.
  • Top the casserole with cheese: Cheese is a classic topping for casseroles and it adds a delicious, gooey texture. Use a cheese that melts well, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and hot: The casserole should be baked until it is bubbly and hot all the way through. This usually takes about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

South of the Border Chicken Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its flavorful sauce, tender chicken, and gooey cheese topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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