Cheesy Mexican Chicken: Variations And Serving Suggestions
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This Cheesy Mexican Chicken is a family-pleasing dinner option with corn chips and cheese on top and served on a bed of rice. This casserole goes together quickly and is on the table in less than an hour.
Barbara lived in a cooperative while at Purdue University and this Cheesy Mexican Chicken was a mainstay at the house. All the girls in Glenwood came to dinner when this was on the menu.
Cheesy Mexican Chicken
This is another family pleaser in Barbara’s house. It does not hurt that this is served over rice as almost any dish that includes rice is sure to be a hit with her girls and husband.
I think the taco seasoning combined with the cheese and corn chips probably helped their enthusiasm for the dish!
You can use boneless chicken breasts or thighs depending on what type of chicken your family likes best.
Barbara wanted me to mention a kitchen gadget that changed her life recently – the Microwave Rice Cooker. It makes making rice super easy.
She couldn’t make rice correctly no matter how hard she tried. Once she got her microwave rice cooker, her rice comes out perfectly cooked every time. It is definitely worth buying and the cabinet space.
Ingredients
-  Boneless skinless chicken breast halves or chicken thighs
- Condensed cream of chicken soup
- Taco seasoning mix
- Mild cheddar cheese or Colby jack shredded cheese
- Milk
- Corn chips
How to Make Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice
Step by Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place chicken in a large baking dish.
- Mix together soup, taco seasoning, 4 oz. cheese and milk; stir well.
- Top with corn chips and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes and then remove foil and top with remaining cheese. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve over rice or Mexican rice. I often serve with a side of corn and/ or black beans.
Storage Instructions
Let leftovers cool. Transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
Full recipe is at the bottom of this post in the recipe card.
Recipe Variations
- Add a dollop of sour cream or plain, Greek yogurt for a creamier sauce.
- Use plain tortilla chips instead of corn chips, if desired.
- To serve, top with fresh cilantro, avocado, sliced jalapenos, salsa, fresh tomatoes, raw onion, etc.
Want some other Glenwood favorite recipes? Try:
- Chicken Crescent Bake
- Thai Chicken Wraps with Peanut Sauce
- 20-Minute Ham and Cheddar Chowder
- Chicken Bow-Tie Pasta Salad
- Egg and Sausage Breakfast Casserole,
- Yellow Cake Mix Gooey Bars
Easy Chicken Recipes
Cheesy Mexican Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves or chicken thighs
- 1 can 10.75 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 package taco seasoning mix
- 8 oz. mild cheddar or colby jack shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 cups corn chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place chicken in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
- Mix soup, taco seasoning, half of the cheese, and milk; spoon over chicken.
- Top with chips and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes; remove cover, add remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve with rice.
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This was so easy and so tasty! I used Mexican cheese instead of cheddar and cooked mine an extra 10 minutes because after 30 minutes it still looked pink inside. I’ll definitely make this again!
Glad you enjoyed it!