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Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Casserole with Biscuit Top

Name: Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Casserole with Biscuit Top
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups of cooked chicken, cubed; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup of freshly chopped cilantro, extra for garnishing; 1 diced green onion, for garnish; 1 - 7.5 ounce can refrigerated biscuits; 1 can of diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained; 1 cup milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese, divided; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup bell pepper, diced

An indulgent chicken casserole with a twist! This Cheesy Fiesta Chicken Casserole combines cubed chicken breast, bell peppers, tomatoes and green chilies in a homemade nacho cheese sauce, all topped off with flaky cheddar biscuits. Finished with a flourish of fresh cilantro and green onion, it’s the...

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1 hr

TOTAL TIME

532

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Ingredients

CHEESE SAUCE

6 SERVINGS

2 tbsp all purpose flour

2 tbsp butter

1 cup milk

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

MAIN

2 1/2 cups cooked chicken

cubed

1/2 cup fresh cilantro

chopped, extra for garnishing

1 whole green onion

diced, for garnish

1 can canned diced tomatoes & green chilies

drained

1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese

divided

1 cup bell pepper

diced

BISCUITS

7 1/2 oz biscuits in a can

Directions

PREPARATION

20 min

PREP TIME

40 min

COOK TIME

1 hr

TOTAL TIME

Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

CHEESE SAUCE

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour, cook for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the milk and bring to a simmer. Continue to stir until the sauce thickens. Stir in the sharp cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.

MAIN

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, bell pepper, tomatoes and green chilies, 1/2 cup of cheddar jack cheese, chopped cilantro and the cheese sauce.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.

BISCUITS

While the casserole is baking, separate biscuits and bake according to package instructions, but for half the recommended time. They should be slightly underdone and starting to rise

MAIN

Remove the casserole from the oven and place the partially baked biscuits on top. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar jack cheese over the biscuits.

Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.

PRESENTATION

Garnish with fresh cilantro and diced green onions. Serve immediately while hot.