Monday, March 12, 2012

Salsa Chicken & Rice Casserole

  • 1 1/3 c uncooked white rice
  • 2 2/3 c water
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 c shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (10.75 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.75 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 c mild salsa

Place rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, place chicken breast halves into a large saucepan, and fill the pan with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes, or until done. Remove chicken from water. When cool enough to handle, cut meat into bite-size pieces.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

In a medium bowl, combine Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses. In a separate bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, onion, and salsa. Layer 1/2 of the rice, 1/2 of the chicken, 1/2 of the soup and salsa mixture, and 1/2 of the cheese mixture in prepared dish. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.

Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until bubbly.