I developed this recipe based off of one that an old friend used to make. I added my own twists to fit my tastes, and created a tasty Cheesy Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Casserole! Not only is this a family favorite, it is a crowd-pleaser for any potluck. My husband takes it every year to his job’s Christmas party, and it is what I take to any event where I need to bring a main dish. I always get rave reviews, and never have leftovers! I hope that you enjoy it too!
Cheesy Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Casserole Recipe
Ingredients:
The breast meat from a large rotisserie chicken, shredded (note: I get mine at Costco)
10 ounce bag of frozen broccoli florets, thawed (note: I use Cascadian Farm)
16 ounce package Mexican Velveeta, melted
2 – 10 3/4 ounce cans of Campbell’s cream of chicken soup
4.5 ounce can of Old El Paso chopped green chilies
3 cups of Minute Rice
3 cups of water (for cooking the rice)
Pepper to taste
You will also need a greased 13×9 baking dish
Note: While it is not required to use the same brands that I do, after testing and tweaking, these are the ones that make the very best version of this dish.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cook the Minute Rice following the directions on the box. Keep covered and set aside.
After you have gotten every bit of breast meat that you could possibly find on your rotisserie and shredded it, toss it in a large bowl with the thawed broccoli florets.
Toss the broccoli florets and rotisserie breast meat together in a large bowl.
Next, add the 2 cans of cream of chicken soup, chilies, and pepper to taste. Mix will.
Doesn’t it look divine??
Make sure you mix it well!
Now comes the best part!! It is time to add the delicious Velveeta goodness. Simply pour the melted cheese over your mixture and mix it until it is one with your other ingredients.
Liquid Gold!
I like to add the hot Minute Rice last, just to make sure the Velveeta stays nice and creamy. So, once you have mixed the cheese, pour the hot rice over your mixture, and mix well.
Isn’t it purdy?
Finally, pour all of the deliciousness into your greased 13×9 baking dish. Note: butter is always the best form of greasing, however, I also use olive oil. So, whatever you have on hand is fine.
Ready to be baked!
Bake for 30-45 minutes at 375 degrees, or until beautiful and golden! Serve with your favorite garlic bread and salad!
YUM!
Bon Appétit
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- The breast meat from a large rotisserie chicken, shredded (note: I get mine at Costco)
- 10 ounce bag of frozen broccoli florets, thawed (note: I use Cascadian Farm)
- 16 ounce package Mexican Velveeta, melted
- 2 – 10¾ ounce cans of Campbell’s cream of chicken soup
- 4.5 ounce can of Old El Paso chopped green chilies
- 3 cups of Minute Rice
- 3 cups of water (for cooking the rice)
- Pepper to taste
- You will also need a greased 13×9 baking dish
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cook the Minute Rice following the directions on the box. Keep covered and set aside.
- After you have gotten every bit of breast meat that you could possibly find on your rotisserie and shredded it, toss it in a large bowl with the thawed broccoli florets.
- Next, add the 2 cans of cream of chicken soup, chilies, and pepper to taste. Mix will.
- Now comes the best part!! It is time to add the delicious Velveeta goodness. Simply pour the melted cheese over your mixture and mix it until it is one with your other ingredients.
- I like to add the hot Minute Rice last, just to make sure the Velveeta stays nice and creamy. So, once you have mixed the cheese, pour the hot rice over your mixture, and mix well.
- Finally, pour all of the deliciousness into your greased 13×9 baking dish. Note: butter is always the best form of greasing, however, I also use olive oil. So, whatever you have on hand is fine.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes at 375 degrees, or until beautiful and golden! Serve with your favorite garlic bread and salad!
Bon Appétit
Copyright © Adventures of a Traveling Foodie, All Rights Reserved
Halona Luna says
July 10, 2014 at 9:10 pmThis sounds incredible.
Shannon says
July 11, 2014 at 7:52 amThis looks amazing and so simple to make too! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us!
Leigh Anne Borders says
July 12, 2014 at 3:13 pmThis sounds delish!
Debra Holloway says
July 13, 2014 at 2:37 pmI made this recipe the other day and it is delicious. I ate until I was about to bust. It was so yummy.
April Farley says
July 16, 2014 at 11:12 amThis dish looks SO AWESOME! I pinned it so I dont loose it! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Sarah L says
July 17, 2014 at 1:03 amThat looks absolutely delicious. I like all the ingredients (Costco chicken is great).
Melissa S says
July 25, 2014 at 9:07 amThis looks delicious and I love that it uses a precooked rotisserie chicken. That saves a lot of time.
Kelly Faber says
July 25, 2014 at 1:17 pmThis looks delicious! I have been looking for a new dinner recipe!! I am saving this :) Thank you for sharing-looks so easy to make! Love meals like this one!!
Tandi Cortez-Rios says
July 25, 2014 at 5:49 pmThis looks so good! My kids actually love broccoli so I’m going to have to make this for them.
Tara Bixler says
July 26, 2014 at 1:39 amThis looks so delicious and easy to make.It’s hard pleasing everyone in my household,but I can never go wrong with anything Mexican.Thanks so much for the great recipe,can’t wait to try it out for myself.
Danielle Papsis says
July 26, 2014 at 8:27 amI always have a hard time deciding what to make with leftover rotisserie chicken. For us, it’s usually soup. I would not have thought to pair broccoli and green chilies together but it looks really yummy!
Tina Bredbury says
July 26, 2014 at 8:51 pmMy mouth is watering looking at that. YUM
Katie H says
July 26, 2014 at 10:27 pmOH wow, this looks great! I’ll have to make some modifications to make it gluten free, but it shouldn’t be a problem!
Tina Marie says
July 27, 2014 at 1:13 amThis looks delicious and filling. Thanks for sharing!
Raina DelRio says
July 27, 2014 at 8:58 amWhat a delicious looking recipe! We are going to definitely have to try this at our next potluck!
Marcy Meyer says
July 27, 2014 at 11:14 amThis looks really good. Thanks for the great recipe!
Jackie Ryan Masek says
July 27, 2014 at 12:11 pmOh my goo’ness this looks so yummilicous! I can’t wait to try this.
Tina says
July 27, 2014 at 12:22 pmI love chicken. I love cheese. This sounds like it is perfect for me. I can’t wait to try it.
Sarah L says
July 27, 2014 at 9:46 pmI’m going to Costco this week and will get all the ingredients to make this great casserole. Thanks.
Christie Lane says
July 27, 2014 at 10:35 pmOh My! This looks AWESOME
alena svetelska says
July 28, 2014 at 6:42 amvery simple and quick recipe. I am always looking for new ideas for dinner,will try to make it this weekend,thanks
Dandi D says
July 28, 2014 at 4:46 pmOh, my, so many of my favorite ingredients in one dish! This must taste amazing!
RANDY FULGHAM says
July 29, 2014 at 8:54 amI COULD AND WOUD EAT A DISH LIKE THIS ALL BY MYSELF—–NO SHARING
Linda Manns Linneman says
July 29, 2014 at 9:45 pmThis looks so good and we eat alot of chicken. I will give this a try
carol clark says
July 31, 2014 at 3:18 pmi have made this and it is so so so so so so so delicious and hearty at the same time i do add more cheese on mine but i love cheese though awesome post
Kelly Faber says
August 1, 2014 at 1:42 amI am making this yummy dish for our Friday night dinner! Cannot wait to see how it turns out! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Francine Anchondo says
August 1, 2014 at 11:11 amThis sounds really good. Will put it in my recipe rotation.
RANDY FULGHAM says
August 3, 2014 at 10:43 amI THINK TODAY WOULD BE THE DAY I FIX THESE…CANT HARDLY WAIT TO GET IT DONE, SO I CAN EAT SOME…
Marlete Ledford says
August 9, 2014 at 11:17 pmYUM! Definitely going to have to add this to my to-try list :)
Ronald G says
August 18, 2014 at 1:45 pmI am a 63 year old live-alone bachelor set in my repetitive cooking habits…but this I must try…and I especially like the ease of making such a great dish…thank you
Betsy Barnes says
August 18, 2014 at 2:34 pmGreat recipe! It is so easy and fast, my family would love this. I love the idea of purchasing a rotisserie chicken, saves so much prep time :)
Kelly Faber says
August 18, 2014 at 10:43 pmI have to say! I made this the other night and it was so easy to make! AND! it was delicious! I am definitely adding this to my recipe book! Thank you! :)
Lara says
September 2, 2014 at 2:39 pmYAY! SO glad that you enjoyed it, Kelly! Many more delicious recipes are coming soon!
Arena Thompson says
September 2, 2014 at 12:46 pmGonna try this! Looks like a dish the kids and hubby would eat happily :)
John Gulich says
September 2, 2014 at 11:28 pmWow what a great recipe! My kids love cheesy casseroles (love the smell as it bakes in the kitchen). Thanks for posting it, I can’t wait to make it for them, this week!
Cami says
September 5, 2014 at 12:52 pmI love good recipes that come together quickly and easily! Thanks for sharing!
Christina Kelbel says
September 5, 2014 at 1:48 pmThis is interesting. I love the mexican twist but I am skeptical about using rotisserie chicken.
Mare says
September 5, 2014 at 11:08 pmI know this has to be delicious; it uses Velveeta! I was raised on Velveeta and love any recipe that uses it!
Carolyn R says
September 6, 2014 at 6:41 pmThis sounds yummy & delish!!!
John says
September 6, 2014 at 11:59 pmYum love a cheesy casserole!
Leela says
September 10, 2014 at 10:03 pmThat looks delicious. I love comfort food.
Carolyn R says
September 11, 2014 at 12:10 amLooks yummy!! Can’t wait to make.
Dorothy Boucher says
September 12, 2014 at 5:37 pmthis looks absolutely yummy!!! I am also glad you added rice instead of potatoes or noodles, not that potatoes or noodles is bad but I just find rice should be used more in everyone cooking.. thanks for share and a four star :)
June S. says
September 12, 2014 at 9:13 pm(Cheesy Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Casserole) This recipe looks and sounds so good to me, I am always looking for new things to make for dinner. This one is on my list for this weekend-
Trish F says
September 14, 2014 at 7:39 pmWho doesn’t love a good casserole. The perfect comfort food. Thanks for sharing. I think I will try this one.
Yvonne Lopez says
September 14, 2014 at 10:43 pmWow this looks awesome. Gonna try..
Dorothy Boucher says
September 15, 2014 at 8:58 amthis dish looks so yummy!! I love all the cheese yum Great recipe and thanks for share :) @tisonlyme143
Christina G. says
September 19, 2014 at 12:32 amI can taste is right through the page, yum. I’ll bet the rotisserie chicken really makes a difference. Thanks for sharing!
cyndi f says
September 24, 2014 at 7:18 pmWow so simple, yet so yummy looking :) I agree this is a amazing pot luck type dish, easy yet looks good and tasty and I think most people will love it. thank you for sharing it.
Linda Manns Linneman says
September 27, 2014 at 7:46 pmI love this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing this
Mary Songer says
September 28, 2014 at 11:24 amthis looks good, so easy to make, and quick. I’m going to try it. Thanks!
Elisabeth says
September 30, 2014 at 3:16 pmSome of my favorite things-chicken, cheese, and broccoli!
RICHARD HICKS says
September 30, 2014 at 5:03 pmThis really does look appetizing. Might give it a try soon.
Birdiebee says
September 30, 2014 at 8:44 pmThis recipe looks so delicious. I am going to try this out on my family as it looks pretty simple and has ingredients I know my family will eat.
Jessica Pinkard says
September 30, 2014 at 9:42 pmI will be making this very soon!
James Robert says
October 16, 2014 at 5:12 amJust pinned this one and want to give it a try. I like seeing new recipes that I know my kids would like and this seems to fit. Thanks for sharing!
Dorothy Teel says
October 16, 2014 at 10:30 amThis has been printed and is on my to make list, my son and family had to move in with us this week and this would be one way of making a meal go further, besides it sounds great, need to get Velveta and more soup, but have the rest, thank you for sharing.
Rosemarie says
October 16, 2014 at 10:37 amLooks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
Janette Fuschi says
October 16, 2014 at 11:01 amI love a good cheesy casserole, I can’t wait to try this.
DESIREE H says
October 16, 2014 at 11:53 amLooks delicious!
I LOVE Mexican Recipes!
Thanks for sharing.
Katie Therien says
October 16, 2014 at 1:20 pmMy family makes a version of this (minus the broccoli and rice) layered with corn tortillas! Oh my yummy!! Gonna try this for a healthier version!
Rosie says
October 16, 2014 at 4:02 pmWhat a perfect casserole – for just about anything! Side dish, main dish, buffet, it looks spectacular, and so easy, too. I love rotisserie chicken – as is, or in a recipe – this is a must do!
Renee Schuhmacher says
October 16, 2014 at 11:07 pmAlways looking for a good recipe and this looks like a great one. Thanks!
heather says
October 16, 2014 at 11:51 pmOk I gotta make this one it looks amazing and easy to make.
Terri S says
October 21, 2014 at 10:09 pmOh my goodness!!! This looks incredible!!! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.
Betsy Barnes says
October 29, 2014 at 6:09 pmThis looks like my kind of recipe! I love finding new casserole recipes, we get bored with the same ones :)
Adriane says
October 31, 2014 at 4:05 pmMy mom loves casseroles :)
leslie ross says
November 7, 2014 at 12:32 amI am going to make this for me
Randy Fulgham says
November 9, 2014 at 9:06 amboy this looks and sounds great–thanks for sharing this recipe–i must make this real soon…
Maria Iemma says
November 10, 2014 at 11:13 amDelicious simple cheesy casserole recipe, just the kind I love to make.
anna pry says
November 12, 2014 at 9:59 amsounds so good, i’d probably try to make my own cheese sauce though, not a fan of velveeta
Afsana says
November 13, 2014 at 10:10 amAs a working mom, I rely on rotisserie chickens A LOT. And my kids get super bored with it. I can’t wait to add this recipe into rotation to shake things up a little!
krystel says
November 21, 2014 at 10:12 pmlooks delicious and sounds delicious
Randy Fulgham says
November 23, 2014 at 8:10 pmI JUST LOVE THIS STUFF–I HAVE MADE IT TWO TIMES AND I LOVE IT
Poonpo says
November 24, 2014 at 12:57 amI love to check all your recipes very much . Really amazing dishes .
Tania B says
November 27, 2014 at 1:06 pmI just know my hubby would love this. Thanks!
krystel says
November 28, 2014 at 8:18 pmthe chicken cassrole
M.Clark says
November 29, 2014 at 1:30 amThis looks delicious I can’t wait to give it a try. This recipe uses rice instead of macaroni, very interesting. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Tami F. says
December 1, 2014 at 5:49 amThis Cheesy Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Casserole Recipe looks like a tasty easy way to use up Rotisserie chicken and create lots of meals. I am pinning it and trying it soon. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ellen beck says
December 2, 2014 at 10:24 pmThis sounds and looks delicious i would love it. bookmarking!
Cheryl says
December 3, 2014 at 1:39 amMexican and casseroles — yum!
Randy Fulgham says
December 9, 2014 at 8:50 pmI JUST LOVE THIS—ITS GOOD FOR ME
Dandi D says
December 10, 2014 at 7:44 amI happen to have chicken on hand, so I will probably make this today!
Tiffiny Palm says
December 10, 2014 at 11:37 amLooks really easy, which I love. And could even do this as a breakfast meal too!
Sarah L says
December 11, 2014 at 3:25 amI like all the flavors in this dish. I like Costco chickens: good size at a good price.
Krystal Dahlman says
December 17, 2014 at 11:20 pmOMYWORD this looks delicious! I am going to make it this weekend! Thank you so much for posting!
Lisa Aliperti says
December 18, 2014 at 10:29 pmMy husband would probably like this a lot.