Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 269.9
- Total Fat: 5.1 g
- Cholesterol: 79.3 mg
- Sodium: 546.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 19.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
- Protein: 34.4 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole calories by ingredient
Introduction
This is a family favorite! This is a family favorite!Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
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1 can fat free cream mushroom soup
1 can fat free cream chicken soup
2 cans water
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with chilies
1 1/2 c instant rice
1 pkg taco seasoning
cilantro and green onions chopped (optional)
3 pounds frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 breasts)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Tips
Also good with light sour cream!
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350.
Coat a 13x9 inch glass casserole dish with cooking spray
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soups, water and taco seasoning, then pour into the bottom of the dish.
Sprinkle the rice over the soups, then place the chicken breasts (still frozen) on top.
Pour the beans and tomatoes over the chicken, then sprinkle on the cilantro and green onions.
Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour, 40 minutes.
Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese over to melt and bake another 10 minutes.
Coat a 13x9 inch glass casserole dish with cooking spray
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soups, water and taco seasoning, then pour into the bottom of the dish.
Sprinkle the rice over the soups, then place the chicken breasts (still frozen) on top.
Pour the beans and tomatoes over the chicken, then sprinkle on the cilantro and green onions.
Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour, 40 minutes.
Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese over to melt and bake another 10 minutes.
Member Ratings For This Recipe
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ASHFRESH
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SONICB
I made this in the slow-cooker (low for 5 hours, probably high 2-3) but made sure to thaw the breasts out first, halved the water. It turned out delicious! I also followed ASHFRESH's suggestion and added corn w/peppers. Just a warning, if you cook the rice all the way it may turn out mushy. - 4/20/09
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CHEEZCHIK32
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MAMM23
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COLTONSMOM
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HAPYLIFE
made this tonight and it was very good although, I didn't precook the rice and it was not all the way done. Very good flavor and definetly will make it again, but will adjust so that the rice will come out! - 4/15/09
Reply from DANITHOM25 (4/16/09)
I use enough chicken to cover the casserole...usually 5-6 depending on size. For the nutrition values, I used 6.
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HOIER2003
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MAMALIZARD
This is really tasty and lo and behold my whole family will eat it!! It's so easy to make and throw in the oven in a pinch. I left out the cilantro, green onions, and cheese and it was still delicious. The only other thing was that I found the rice cooks better when stirred in with the soups. - 5/14/09
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LOVINMOM
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JESSBOX85
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WOJTY007
Holy wow!! So good! The dish is so easy to throw together too, it made for a perfect Sunday night meal since there was so little prep. I also added frozen corn and when I added the cheese, I also added crushed up plain tortilla chips. The chips help to give it a crunch since the dish is mostly soft. - 2/23/14
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HCANDOIT50
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WARMSPRINGDAY
This was very tasty, although a bit spicy hot for our palate. I would definitely make again using less taco seasoning (this would cut down on the sodium too) and just diced tomatoes instead of the tomatoes with chiles (not sure if they were hot or not) I also used cream of celery instead of chicken. - 4/25/09
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JESSIDM
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SUEINPALOMINO
This was very tasty & easy! I did not cook the rice first or thaw the chicken breasts and it turned out great. My only problem was that I used a slightly smaller casserole and it boiled over a little in the oven (so don't do that!). I would never be able to get 12 servings out of it though. - 4/20/09
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MNWILDBUTTERFLY
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ALICIALYNNE
I made a Makeover of this recipe. I substituted quinoa for the rice in this recipe. It was FANTASTIC!
It made a huge mess, though, since it didn't all fit in the pan. Even after taking quite a bit out before cooking, it still boiled over into my oven. I heavily recommend using a BIG casserole dish - 12/6/12
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SHADOWCHIC12
Very good, with alterations from comments! -I thawed and cubed chicken. -I put half the taco seasoning in the soup mixture and tossed the chicken in the rest. -One can of water. -Used cooked rice. -Baked at 375 for 30min with foil, removed it, added cheese, and baked 30min more -Liquidy, but set aft - 7/19/17
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TEXANCHICK1969
This was excellent!! BUT....I am super thankful for everyone's suggestions because I thawed the chicken and cut the breasts in half and put 1.25 cans of water in (instead of 2) and it was perfect!!! Thank you guys for taking the time to add info in your reviews that helped make a hit for dinner :-) - 11/30/16
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Huge hit!! Will definitely be making again.
After baking for 1hr and 40min, I used forks to pull apart the chicken and make it more shredded than in full breasts. Then I reduced the oven heat to 200 degrees and topped the casserole with cheese. Then back in the oven uncovered for 10 more minutes - 1/9/13
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GETMYSELFBACK1
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CD12846634
I made this for dinner tonight and it was great! I mixed my soups, water, taco seasoning, rice, and a handful of shredded mild cheddar together before pouring it into my baking dish. I used boneless thighs.Cooked perfectly. BUT should have added salt to soup mix, felt the dish lacked seasoning. Yum! - 7/31/12
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LILLIEPS
Is the rice cooked when it goes in the casserole, or is it raw?
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Made this last night, omitted the rice, and it was great. Had the chicken and soup/bean/tomatoes mixture served over salad with cilantro and green onion. Next time I'll try it with the rice. - 4/13/09
Reply from DANITHOM25 (4/15/09)
Raw
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