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queso blanco chicken casserole

clownman70360 avatar
Recipe by
raymond spencer
@clownman70360
st bernard, LA

I created this new chicken casserole recipe. It's filled with everything spicy, like jalapenos and pepperjack cheese. This chicken casserole is so spicy I need a glass of milk!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For queso blanco chicken casserole

  • 1 lb
    uncooked ziti pasta
  • 2 Tbsp
    avocado oil
  • 1
    large red onion, diced
  • 4
    fresh white mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 tsp
    red pepper flakes, divided
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 4 Tbsp
    grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 6
    boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 jar
    queso blanco
  • 16 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 c
    pickled jalapeno liquids
  • 1 pkg
    taco seasoning mix (1 oz)
  • 1 c
    pickled jalapeno slices
  • 1 can
    whole kernel corn, drained (15 oz)
  • 2 c
    shredded pepperjack cheese, divided

How To Make queso blanco chicken casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2
    Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in ziti and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • 3
    Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms and. cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Season with 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, the chili powder and 2 teaspoons Parmesan cheese; mix well.
  • 4
    Transfer from the skillet to the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
  • 5
    Heat remaining avocado in a same skillet over medium-low heat. Add fresh chicken strips and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, about7 to 10 minutes.
  • 6
    Season with remaining red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese; mix well.
  • 7
    Combine queso blanco, cream cheese, jalapeno liquids and taco seasoning in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook until cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • 8
    Combine cooked ziti pasta, chicken, queso blanco mixture, jalapeno slices and corn in a large bowl. Add 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese and mix until combined. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • 9
    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • 10
    Remove from the oven and top with remaining shredded pepperjack cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
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