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Quick and Easy Chicken Mexican Casseroles
In an ideal world, we would never be pressed for time and we could all make amazing slow cooked meals for our families or just for ourselves every night, using only the highest quality, locally produced organic ingredients. However, that is not the kind of world we really live in - we are usually a little pressed for time, so dinner needs to be something, which can come together as quickly as possible. However, a quick meal can still be delicious and even healthy.
Casseroles are one solution to the dinner crunch. Using ingredients you probably have on hand already, this is a dish, which can go from idea to table in just a little over 30 minutes! It really is that easy. Chicken Mexican casserole is quick and simple to prepare and better yet, tasty enough that it may well become a regular part of your repertoire.
This recipe blends chicken, onion, garlic, cheese and a few more ingredients to make one of the most quick and easy chicken Mexican casseroles ever. You need to cook the chicken and then bake it with the remaining ingredients. This is one of the best easy chicken Mexican casseroles for a busy weeknight or for whenever you do not want to spend ages cooking.
Quick And Easy Chicken Recipe: Mexican Casserole-Style
Ingredients -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small white or yellow onion, minced
1 cup salsa
1 cup sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp oregano
1 tsp olive or vegetable oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Preparation:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and heat oil in a skillet.
If you have a cast iron skillet, you can make the entire dish in this one pan.
Rub the chicken breasts with garlic and spices and cook until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes per side.
If you are using a cast iron skillet, simply leave the chicken where it is and pour salsa on top, followed by the shredded cheese.
Otherwise, transfer to a 9" glass baking dish first.
Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is slightly browned and bubbly.
Serve hot with rice; the baking time for this Mexican casserole recipe is perfect for cooking up a batch!
(Serves 4)
