10 Genius Mexican Chicken and Rice Casseroles {Easy Recipes}

Mexican chicken and rice casseroles are a delicious and easy way to get a hearty and flavorful meal on the table.

These casseroles are perfect for busy weeknights or for when you’re entertaining guests. They’re also a great way to use up leftover chicken.

Here are 10 of my favorite Mexican chicken and rice casserole recipes.

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Mexican Chicken and Rice Casseroles

Is there anything better than a Mexican chicken & rice casserole?

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1. Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole

This classic Mexican chicken and rice casserole is a family favorite. It’s made with cooked chicken, rice, salsa, corn, black beans, and cheese. It’s seasoned with taco seasoning and cumin for a delicious Mexican flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, salsa, corn, black beans, cheese, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.

2. Salsa Verde Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet Casserole

This skillet dinner is a quick and easy way to get a hearty and flavorful meal on the table. It’s made with chicken, rice, corn, black beans, and cheese. It’s seasoned with taco seasoning and cumin for a delicious Mexican flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup salsa verde
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken, rice, corn, black beans, salsa, cheese, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more.
5. Top with salsa verde

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3. Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole with Enchilada Sauce

This casserole is a twist on the classic Mexican chicken and rice casserole. It’s made with enchilada sauce, which gives it a delicious and smoky flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup enchilada sauce
• 1 cup corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, enchilada sauce, corn, black beans, cheese, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.

4. Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole with Salsa Verde

This casserole is made with salsa verde, which gives it a bright and tangy flavor. It’s perfect for a summer meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup salsa verde
• 1 cup corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, salsa verde, corn, black beans, cheese, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.

5. Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole with Mole Sauce

This casserole is made with mole sauce, which gives it a rich and complex flavor. It’s perfect for a special occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup mole sauce
• 1 cup corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, mole sauce, corn, black beans, cheese, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.

6. Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole with Tortilla Strips

This casserole is topped with tortilla strips, which give it a crispy and crunchy texture.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup tortilla strips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, salsa, corn, black beans, cheese, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Top with tortilla strips.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.

7. Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole with Sour Cream and Guacamole

This casserole is topped with sour cream and guacamole, which give it a creamy and flavorful finish.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup guacamole

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, salsa, corn, black beans, cheese, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Top with sour cream and guacamole.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.

8. Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole with Pico de Gallo

This casserole is topped with pico de gallo, which gives it a fresh and flavorful finish.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup pico de gallo

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, salsa, corn, black beans, cheese, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Top with pico de gallo.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.

9. Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice Bake

This cheesy Mexican chicken and rice bake is a delicious and easy weeknight meal that’s perfect for busy families. It’s made with all of your favorite Mexican flavors, like taco seasoning, cumin, and salsa, and it’s topped with a generous amount of melted cheese. This bake is sure to please the whole family!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, salsa, corn, black beans, cheese, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.
5. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or chopped tomatoes.

10. One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole

This one pan Mexican chicken and rice casserole is a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s made in one pan, so there’s no cleanup to worry about. This casserole is packed with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes more.
4. Stir in the rice, salsa, corn, black beans, cheese, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
6. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or chopped tomatoes.

11. Mexican Chicken and Cauliflower “Rice” Casserole

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup cooked cauliflower rice
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes more.
4. Stir in the cauliflower rice, salsa, corn, black beans, cheese, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
6. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, or chopped tomatoes.

Casserole Tips

• You can use any type of cooked chicken in these recipes, such as rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, or canned chicken.
• You can use any type of salsa in these recipes, but I recommend using a mild salsa so the flavors of the other ingredients don’t get overpowered.
• You can add any other vegetables you like to these recipes, such as diced tomatoes, diced onions, or diced bell peppers.
• You can adjust the amount of cheese to your liking.
• You can bake these casseroles in a 9×13 inch baking dish or a 9×9 inch baking dish.
• These casseroles can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• These casseroles can be reheated in the oven or in the microwave.

Healthy Recipe Substitutions

• Use whole-wheat or brown rice instead of white rice.
• Use lean ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef.
• Use black beans instead of refried beans.
• Use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
• Use fresh herbs instead of dried herbs.
• Use low-sodium or no-sodium taco seasoning.

Ideas for Mexican Toppings

Take your Mexican chicken and rice casserole to the next level with these Mexican-style toppings:

• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• Salsa
• Pico de gallo
• Chopped tomatoes
• Chopped onions
• Chopped cilantro
• Shredded cheese
• Black olives
• Pickled jalapeños
• Hot sauce
• Lime wedges

I hope these subs help you make a tasty and healthy Mexican chicken and rice casserole!

Mexican Chicken & Rice Casserole Recipes

Mexican chicken and rice casseroles are a delicious and easy way to get a hearty and flavorful meal on the table.

Ingredients

• Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole

• Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet with Corn and Black Beans

• Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole with Enchilada Sauce

• Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole with Salsa Verde

• Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole with Mole Sauce

• Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole with Tortilla Strips

• Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole with Sour Cream and Guacamole

• Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole with Pico de Gallo

• Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice Bake

• One One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole

• Mexican Chicken and Cauliflower “Rice” Casserole

Directions

• Choose your favorite Mexican Chicken & Rice Casserole Recipe
• Bake & Enjoy!

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