spicy mexican casserole

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61 Pinches
Fort Worth, TX
Updated on Aug 10, 2011

This is a super fast, simple dinner casserole for those hectic nights when you just can't face another pizza. It cooks in the microwave in 15 minutes! Serve with a side salad and your good to go. Enjoy!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - 5.4oz packages knorr feista sides taco or mexican flavored rice mix
  • 1 - 10oz cans rotel, undrained
  • 1 - 10oz cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 - 9.5oz cans chicken, undrained
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar or mexican blend cheese, shredded
  • 1 package snack size pkg of doritos, crushed
  • 1/4 cup jalapeno slices, to taste

How To Make spicy mexican casserole

  • Step 1
    Spray a 2qt glass casserole dish with Pam cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    Mix together package of rice mix, can of chicken, Rotel, and cream of chicken soup in the casserole dish.
  • Step 3
    Place covered dish in the microwave and heat on full power for 5 minutes. Take out and stir.
  • Step 4
    Place covered dish back in the microwave for another 5 minutes. Takeout and stir again. Check to make sure the casserole isn't drying out. If it is getting too dry, add a little bit of water and stir.(You want it to start to dry a little or it will be too soupy)
  • Step 5
    Replace cover and heat for 5 more minutes. Remove from the microwave and top with shredded cheese. At this point you can replace the lid for about 5 minutes and let the cheese melt, then top with the crushed Doritos, jalapeno slices and enjoy or top with the cheese, Doritos and jalapenos and place under the broiler in your oven to crisp the Doritos and jalapenos.

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