Mexican Chili Chicken Casserole
 
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Unlikely ingredients come together to make one of the most delicious casseroles you'll ever eat! You've gotta try this Mexican Chili Chicken Casserole!
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Recipe type: Casserole/Dinner/Mexican
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
  • 6-8 cups cooked rice (freshly cooked minute rice or freshly cooked regular long-grain rice) *I generally cook 2½ - 3 cups of rice to get this amount.
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed (or two cans of chicken as pictured above)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili or 2 cups homemade chili
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chili verde salsa
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about ⅔ cup)
  • 1 (2 ounce) can sliced olives
  • 2-3 cups shredded cheese of your choice (We like Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or mild cheddar.)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and put the cooked rice evenly on the bottom.
  3. Next, in a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the chicken, chili, cream of chicken soup, chili verde salsa, and onion. Stir until well mixed.
  4. Spread the mixture over the cooked rice.
  5. Next, top with shredded cheese and sliced olives.
  6. Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes or until nice and bubbly. If the cheese starts to brown too quickly, you can cover it lightly with foil.
  7. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/mexican-chili-chicken-casserole/