Southwest Chicken Casserole

Rating: 4.1 stars
29 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 11
  • 4 star values: 13
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 0

A 15 minute microwave casserole. Can substitute canned white albacore tuna for the canned white chicken. Casserole is as casserole does! Serve with mexicorn and green salad if desired.

By AJINAZ
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, chiles, soup, cheese, onions, salt, pepper and water and pour the mixture into a microwave safe 9x13 inch casserole dish.

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  • Add the rice. The mixture should be the consistency of soupy pancake batter.

  • Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap and microwave for about 15 minutes (depending on the microwave). Serve with mexicorn and green salad if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
543.6 calories; 27.1 g protein; 47.8 g carbohydrates; 81.3 mg cholesterol; 1354.8 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (23)

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MEL10210
Rating: 5 stars
06/23/2003
I love the mexican flavor of this simple casserole. I make it in the oven rather than the microwave. I bake at 350 for about 25 minutes and it turns out great! Read More
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Most helpful critical review

Moon Riding Fences
Rating: 3 stars
04/22/2005
This was okay but nothing special. I used fresh chicken real onion and long grain rice instead of the canned/dried/instant which I think improved the flavor but it was still bland and could have used some more seasonings. Read More
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(10)
29 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 11
  • 4 star values: 13
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 3
  • 1 star values: 0
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MEL10210
Rating: 5 stars
06/23/2003
I love the mexican flavor of this simple casserole. I make it in the oven rather than the microwave. I bake at 350 for about 25 minutes and it turns out great! Read More
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(48)
MEL10210
Rating: 5 stars
06/23/2003
I love the mexican flavor of this simple casserole. I make it in the oven rather than the microwave. I bake at 350 for about 25 minutes and it turns out great! Read More
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(48)
Danielle Herie
Rating: 5 stars
07/26/2006
This recipe was very easy & would have been very fast if I had used precooked chicken. (I didn't want to use the canned stuff.) I also made some changes but only minor ones. I used cream of chicken soup (not everyone in the house likes mushrooms) omitted the chilies & used jalepeno montery jack cheese instead. I also threw in some medium cheddar cheese. We were amazed that this tasted so good! We will definitely make it again. Read More
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Moon Riding Fences
Rating: 3 stars
04/22/2005
This was okay but nothing special. I used fresh chicken real onion and long grain rice instead of the canned/dried/instant which I think improved the flavor but it was still bland and could have used some more seasonings. Read More
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ERINJW
Rating: 2 stars
06/23/2003
I made this with fresh cooked chicken breast and it was still horrid. I don't even want to imagine what it would have tasted like with canned chicken. I only gave it the second star for quickness. Read More
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MELISSA RODRIGUES
Rating: 5 stars
06/23/2003
I never make microwave recipes but I was in a bind for time so I thought I'd give it a try. It was unbelievable. Read More
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Linda Steller Raber
Rating: 5 stars
06/23/2003
For a family to is'nt really excited about tuna this recipe was a big hit. My teens wanted to know in advance what was in it but I convinced them to taste first. The green chiles give a great pepper taste without extra heat. Thanks for being there when I needed a new approach to tuna. Read More
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AMENEOU
Rating: 5 stars
08/24/2003
I used this recipe with the albacore tuna.... it was great! The entire family loved it except my 2 year old.... not colorful enough? I made mine with regular rice and baked in the oven as my family likes a crunchy top. I was so flavorful! I even used low fat cheese and low fat mushroom soup! I am looking forward to "refrying" the leftovers and serving it as a side dish with Pork chops. This is Yummy!!!! My husband was skeptical and he loved it even had thirds! Read More
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Louiselombard
Rating: 2 stars
04/03/2007
I thought that this recipe sounded so nice and quick and easy so I tried it and was so disappointed. It tastes awful and I used real chicken and real onion. I don't even know where to start to make this taste better so I won't Read More
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CharlieJo
Rating: 3 stars
02/11/2010
I made this pretty close to as it was written. The only changes I made were that I used chicken breast I'd boiled myself and cut up since I dislike canned meat and I baked it at 350 for 25 minutes rather than microwaved. It was okay. It turned out fine and we ate it and liked it well enough but it seemed to be missing something. My husband and I stirred in some salsa with ours and that helped a bit. I'll probably make this again but I'll add either some corn or black beans and something else for seasoning. I think a mixture of cheddar cheese and pepperjack cheese would be good. Overall a quick and basic recipe that just needs a little tweaking. Read More
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