mom's spicy, cheesy chicken casserole

(2 RATINGS)
82 Pinches
worcester, MA
Updated on Nov 1, 2011

A Mexican-style spicy chicken cassserole that's so easy to make. Mom would make this whenever she had left-over chicken.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked, chopped chicken
  • 1 - 14 oz pkg frozen broccoli florets
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1-1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 - 10-3/4 oz can fat-free, condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 - 10-3/4 oz can fiesta nacho cheese soup
  • 1 - 10-1/2 oz can diced tomatoes w/ chiles
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat, shredded mexican-blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat, shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup crushed, reduced-fat ritz crackers

How To Make mom's spicy, cheesy chicken casserole

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 350. Spray a 9 x 13" casserole dish w/ cooking spray. In lg bowl, combine broccoli, rice, and peas. Place chicken evenly in bottom of casserole dish. Spread broccoli mix over chicken. In another bowl, combine both soups, tomatoes, milk and crushed red pepper. Stir in 1/4 cup of both cheeses. Pour mix over broccoli mix. Sprinkle w/ crushed crackers. Top w/ remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered for 40 mins, or until top is golden.

Discover More

Category: Chicken
Category: Casseroles
Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #cheesy
Keyword: #spicy
Keyword: #Mom's

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