salsa chicken and artichoke casserole

2 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Jan 20, 2026

We love using chicken thighs (bone-in and boneless) and I have modified this recipe to suit our tastes.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs (can use boneless thighs or breasts)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 can artichoke hearts (packed in water), drained and quartered
  • 1 can cream of chicken (I sometimes use cream of poblano)
  • 3/4 cup salsa (ingredients below)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile
  • 1/4 cup roasted red bell pepper (jarred), diced
  • 1 can black olives, drained & sliced (2.25 oz)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • SALSA
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes & green chilies
  • 1/2 small red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

How To Make salsa chicken and artichoke casserole

  • Step 1
    Sprinkle chicken (both sides) with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet with oil and brown chicken on both sides over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
  • Step 2
    Place chicken in a prepared 11 x 7 baking dish and top evenly with artichoke hearts.
  • Step 3
    Mix together the salsa ingredients - mix well.
  • Step 4
    In a separate bowl, mix 3/4 cup salsa with cumin, chipotle pepper, and diced bell pepper. Pour this sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with black olives
  • Step 5
    Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

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Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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