Spanish rice, corn, black beans, chicken, and salsa are topped with cheddar cheese then baked until hot and bubbly! Top this easy recipe with sour cream, Homemade Salsa, jalapenos and crispy tortilla strips for the perfect meal! I am so excited to partner with Zatarian’s Rice to create this easy and delicious salsa chicken casserole!
Rice is my 14 year old’s favorite food, she loves it served plain, as fried rice or even garlic butter rice! When she finds out rice is for dinner, she’s always thrilled so it’s a staple in our house! No matter what cuisine we are in the mood for, rice becomes a part of most of our meals. This month is national rice month, and to celebrate we are eating our fair share of rice at home. We quite often serve rice as a side dish, but when I need a complete meal, I go straight to a loaded chicken casserole like this one!
This easy casserole doesn’t require many dishes, can be prepared ahead of time and is comforting and delicious! I often make salsa chicken because it has so much flavor so I knew it would be perfect to incorporate those same flavors into this easy casserole!
How To Make Chicken Casserole
This chicken casserole recipe couldn’t be easier since it starts with Zatarian’s Spanish Rice Mix. It’s already loaded with flavor and seasonings makes this casserole a total breeze! Combining Zatarian’s Spanish Rice Mix with a bit of onion, beans and some of our favorite veggies makes the perfect base for this dish.
To keep this recipe extra fast, I use rotisserie chicken but any cooked chicken will do. I often make a batch of poached chicken to use in casseroles as it’s easy and always comes out tender! In a casserole dish simply layer your veggies, chicken, salsa, and cheese and bake until golden and bubbly. So easy and so good! To serve, top this Salsa Chicken Casserole with your favorite toppings like sour cream, fresh jalapenos, cilantro, tomatoes or green onions, and dig in!
This chicken casserole is easy to make and I know your family is going to love it as much as ours does! Serve this with a fresh Cucumber Avocado Salad, some crusty bread (or 30 Minute Dinner Rolls) or even tortillas for scooping!
Can you Freeze a Chicken Casserole?
If you happen to have leftovers, this recipe reheats very well. You can also make this ahead of time because this easy chicken casserole recipe freezes perfectly either before or after it has been baked. To bake from frozen, defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Bake at 350°F 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
More Rice Dishes You’ll Love
Mexican Rice Casserole – Great for leftovers! Baked Chinese Chicken and Rice Crockpot Chicken and Rice – Reader favorite! Chicken Wild Rice Soup (no cream) Broccoli Rice Casserole from Scratch – Great side dish!
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