Mexican Chicken Casserole
Warm, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, this Mexican Chicken Casserole is sure to become a household favorite. Layered with crunchy tortilla chips, tender chicken, and a medley of spices, this dish combines all the comforting elements of classic Mexican cuisine into one easy-to-make casserole. Each bite offers a delightful crunch from the tortilla chips, creaminess from the cheese and soup, and just the right amount of zest from the tomatoes and spices. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this casserole promises satisfaction and warmth in every serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 3 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 15 oz. black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 21 oz. cream of chicken soup
- 10 oz. can Rotel tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 cups shredded jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
- Optional: diced tomato and chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.
- Layer crushed tortilla chips at the bottom of the dish.
- Evenly distribute cooked chicken and black beans on top of the chips.
- Mix ground cumin into cream of chicken soup and spread over the layers.
- Pour undrained Rotel tomatoes on top.
- Sprinkle shredded jack cheese followed by medium cheddar cheese over everything.
- Add a final layer of crushed tortilla chips.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before garnishing with diced tomatoes and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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