Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Casserole: A Flavorful, 30-Minute One-Dish Meal

Looking for an Easy Meal that brings bold Tex-Mex flair to your dinner table? This Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Casserole is your new go-to recipe for a satisfying, fuss-free dinner. With tender chicken, tangy green chiles, and creamy Monterey Jack, it’s a warm, family-friendly dish ready in about an hour from prep to broil.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s a Quick And Easy Dinner Recipes champion minimal hands-on time, maximum flavor.
• Uses pantry staples: rice, salsa verde, green chiles, and cheese.
• Customizable: swap white rice for brown, use shredded rotisserie chicken, or add more veggies.
• Perfect for meal prep reheats beautifully for lunches.

Salsa Verde Chicken Rice Casserole: A Flavorful, 30-Minute One-Dish Meal

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A quick, flavorful casserole combining tender chicken, zesty salsa verde, and creamy cheese for an Easy Meal everyone loves.

• Author: Alex
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Yield: 4 servings
• Category: Casserole
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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3 cups chicken broth

3/4 cup salsa verde

2 cups long grain white rice

2 green onions, chopped

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

2 chicken breasts, bite-sized

4 oz green chiles

3 cloves garlic, minced

5 tsp gluten-free flour

2 cups milk (divided)

8 oz Monterey Jack cheese

1/3 cup sour cream

salt and pepper

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Instructions

1. Spray baking dish and set aside

2. Boil broth and salsa, add rice, cook per package, fluff, rest

3. Sauté chicken, chiles, garlic, remove

4. Whisk flour with milk, simmer with remaining milk until thick

5. Stir in cheese and sour cream

6. Combine chicken, rice, sauce; transfer to dish

7. Top with cheese, broil until golden

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for speed

Add corn or beans for texture

Swap brown rice or half-and-half as desired

Ingredients

Below is everything you need. The table includes pantry-friendly brands for US audiences, but feel free to use what you have.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook the Rice Base

1. Generously spray an 8×8″ baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.
2. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth and salsa verde to a boil.
3. Stir in rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook per package directions.
4. Remove from heat, fluff rice, sprinkle green onions, cover again, and let rest 5 minutes.

Sauté the Chicken

1. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken, green chiles, salt, and pepper; cook until chicken is just done.
3. Stir in garlic, sauté 1 minute, then transfer mixture to a plate.
4. Wipe skillet clean with paper towels; allow to cool slightly.

Make the Creamy Sauce

1. Whisk flour with ½ cup milk in a small bowl.
2. Return skillet to medium-high heat; pour in flour–milk mixture and remainiTable of Contentsng 1½ cups milk.
3. Season with salt and pepper; bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
4. Lower heat, simmer 8–10 minutes until thickened.
5. Remove from heat; stir in 6 oz cheese and sour cream. Adjust seasoning.

Assemble and Broil

1. Combine chicken mixture and rice with cheese sauce; transfer to the prepared dish.
2. Sprinkle remaining 2 oz cheese on top.
3. Broil until cheese is golden brown (2–3 minutes); watch carefully.

Helpful Tips

• For extra texture, stir in ½ cup frozen corn or black beans before baking.
• Use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker Simple Chicken Recipes twist.
• To make it lighter, swap half-and-half for milk or reduce cheese by 2 oz.

FAQ

Can I use brown rice?

Yes use 2½ cups brown rice and increase liquid by ¼ cup; cook 10–15 minutes longer.

Is this casserole freezer-friendly?

Absolutely. Freeze before broiling, thaw overnight, then sprinkle cheese and broil until bubbly.

Can I make it vegetarian?

Swap chicken for tofu cubes or chickpeas and use vegetable broth.

Ready for a crowd-pleasing, hearty casserole? Gather your ingredients and enjoy this Easy Meals superstar tonight!