Every now and then you come across a gem of a recipe. And this recipe is one of those little gems. This Chili Chicken Casserole may not look like much on the surface but believe me, it’s packed full of flavor! This Chicken Casserole is so good that everyone will be asking for seconds.
Recipe Tip
- A little tip I have shared on this blog before, you can use pre-cooked shredded rotisserie chicken from Costco or your local grocery store to make the preparation of this casserole even easier.
- While you can use any cream cheese brand, I highly recommend you use Philadelphia brand cream cheese. You will taste the difference.
For those of you who don’t like spicy dishes, don’t fear! This Chili Chicken Casserole would probably rate a big fat “0” on the Scoville Scale.
How Hot Are the Peppers
The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.
| Pepper Type | Scoville Rating (Heat) |
|---|---|
| Bell Pepper | 0-0 |
| Banana Pepper | 0-500 |
| Poblano Pepper | 1000-1500 |
| Jalapeño Pepper | 2500-8000 |
| Serrano Peppers | 10,000-25,000 |
| Manzano Pepper | 12,000-30,000 |
| Tabasco & Cayenne | 30,000-50,000 |
| Habanero Pepper | 100,000-300,000 |
| Ghost Pepper | 855,000-1,000,000 |
| Carolina Reaper | 1,500,000-2,300,000 |
How to Handle Raw Chicken
- Leave the chicken in the fridge until ready to use.
- Be careful of dripping juices. Clean up immediately.
- Do not wash raw chicken (prevents cross-contamination).
- Wash all utensils and cutting boards.
- I highly recommend wearing Disposable Food Safe Gloves when handling raw chicken
- If not wearing gloves, wash your hands after handling raw chicken.
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You will need the following ingredients to make this Chili Chicken Casserole recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Sour Cream, Ricotta Cheese, Cream Cheese, Chicken, Short Grain Rice, Monterey Jack Cheese, Cream of Chicken Soup, Green Chilies, Diced Tomatoes, Black Beans, Black Olives, Garlic Salt and Tortilla Chips.
How to Make Chili Chicken Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, ricotta cheese and cream cheese. Add the garlic salt and mix until smooth.
- Add all the remaining ingredients (except the tortilla chips) to the large mixing bowl. Toss until everything is well combined.
- Pour the chicken mixture into an ungreased 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover the chicken mixture with crushed tortilla chips.
- Bake for 30 minutes, sprinkling a little more cheese near the end of the bake.
Hot Rod’s Chili Chicken Casserole
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- ½ Cup Ricotta Cheese
- 3 oz Cream Cheese
- ½ Tsp Garlic Salt
- 3 Cups Chicken Breasts, cooked & chopped
- 3 Cups Short Grain Rice, cooked
- 1 ½ Cups Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
- 10.75 oz Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
- 4 oz Green Chilies, drained
- 15 oz Diced Tomatoes, drained
- 15 oz Black Beans, rinsed & drained
- 4 oz Black Olives, drained
- 2 Cups Tortilla Chips, crushed
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, ricotta cheese and cream cheese. Add the garlic salt and mix until smooth.
- Add all the remaining ingredients (except the tortilla chips) to the large mixing bowl. Toss until everything is well combined.
- Pour the chicken mixture into an ungreased 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover the chicken mixture with crushed tortilla chips.
- Bake for 30 minutes, sprinkling a little more cheese near the end of the bake.
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This chili chicken casserole is so tasty. Made a double batch and it was gone in no time. Best chili I have ever made.