South of the Border Chicken
South of the Border Chicken is a Tex-Mex comfort food that’s quickly become a family favorite, boasting creamy chicken, cheese, Rotel, and corn tortillas in an easy dump-and-bake casserole. It’s the perfect blend of flavors and textures, ensuring a delightful meal with minimal effort.
If you love the south of the border chicken salad flavors, you’ll enjoy this filling and delicious casserole. With flavorful green chilies, tender chicken, and bold olives, this will quickly become one of those great recipes you make whenever you’re craving Tex-Mex.
Good eating is just a few minutes away! With just seven simple ingredients, you can’t go wrong with this dinner! Plus, it’s an entire meal in one casserole dish. Keep reading to see just how simple this delicious chicken recipe is.
Why You’ll Love South of the Border Chicken
- This recipe takes less than an hour total time to make.
- Flavors the whole family loves. Everyone loves cheesy chicken and tomatoes.
- It’s a fun way to switch things up on Taco Tuesday.
Ingredients
The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.
All it takes is a small bowl of this chicken to fill you up! This flavorful chicken breast is the perfect thing to make for dinner!
- Corn Tortillas: They should be small tortillas. If you use larger tortillas, use less of them.
- Chicken Breasts: Use boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken breast tenders.
- Cheddar Cheese: Shred the cheese at home to get the fullest and freshest flavors.
- Black Olives: These are optional, but they enhance the chicken’s flavor.
- Ro*Tel Tomatoes: These tomatoes add sweetness and spice to the chicken.
- Cream Of Chicken Soup: This creates a delicious gravy for the chicken.
- Green Chiles: Use as many as you want to make it spicy.
- Fresh Cilantro: This is the garnish and is entirely optional.
How to Make South of the Border Chicken
- Step One: Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Step Two: In a large mixing bowl, stir together all the ingredients.
- Step Three: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
- Step Four: Bake for 45 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown. Top with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve hot.
Equipment Needed
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- 9×13 Baking Dish – You’ll bake the casserole in this dish, so make sure you use a large enough one.
- Rubber Spatula – This is what you’ll use to mix all the ingredients together.
- Large Bowl – This bowl needs to be large enough to hold all the ingredients.
What to Serve with South of the Border Chicken
This southwest chicken dish tastes fantastic with tortilla chips and salsa or guacamole. Here are some more healthy sides you can serve with the chicken.
- Parmesan Roasted Carrots
- Easy Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe
- Roasted Root Vegetables
- Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Variations and Substitutions
- Add some black beans or white beans to the chicken mixture. This will make it even heartier and more filling.
- Instead of ROTEL and green chiles, use chunky salsa. This will add more spice.
- Add a diced bell pepper. This will give it more color and texture.
- Add a little bit of white chicken chili seasoning mix. This will kick up the flavor a notch!
- Make South Of The Border Chicken Chili. Add one more can of soup and a can of whole kernel corn, then top with tortilla strips.
- Thicken with a bit of cream cheese. It won’t take much, just a few tablespoons.
Storage Instructions
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat it in the microwave. Cover it when you reheat it so that the splatters don’t make a mess.
South of the Border Chicken Tips and Tricks
- Top with sour cream
- Save time and use a rotisserie chicken.
- Remember to spray the casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Top with green onions if you don’t like the taste of cilantro.
Can I Make It Spicier?
Yes, there are a few straightforward ways to make it taste spicier. First, add chili powder. If that doesn’t make it spicy enough, some red pepper flakes or even a dash of hot sauce will do the trick!
FAQ
While it’s possible to freeze south of the border chicken, the texture may change slightly upon thawing and reheating. If you plan to freeze it, store the cooled chicken in an airtight container for 1-2 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and reheat gently on the stovetop.
There are a lot of easy ways to cook chicken breasts. My favorite way to cook chicken is to add some olive oil to a large skillet and cook the chicken in the skillet until the internal temperature reads 165F. Another option is to place chicken breasts in a slow cooker with a bit of chicken broth and cook for a few hours on low.
This recipe makes about six servings.
Chicken Casseroles
Want to make more delicious chicken casseroles? Here are some of my favorites:
- Chicken Broccoli Biscuit Bake
- Santa Fe Chicken Tortellini Casserole
- Baked Chicken Parmesan
- Impossible Chicken Pie
- Chicken Broccoli Casserole
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
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South of the Border Chicken
Ingredients
- 10 small corn tortillas cut into 1-inch squares
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked and chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can black olives 398ml can, drained
- 1 can ROTEL 284ml can
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 284ml can
- 1 can green chilies 127ml can
- fresh chopped cilantro for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together all the ingredients.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a prepared pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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