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Mexican Chicken Casserole

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican Inspired, Southern
Keyword Mexican-chicken-casserole, mexican-chicken-casserole-easy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 558kcal

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 15 oz can whole kernel corn drained
  • 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes and chiles (i.e. Rotel) drained
  • 1 8 oz sour cream
  • 1 cup thick salsa (mild/medium/hot)
  • 1-2 medium jalapeno peppers seeded and finely diced (optional)
  • 1 1.0 oz packet taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 3 1/2 cups colby jack cheese divided use
  • 3 cups crushed tortilla chips or Doritos divided use
  • 1 small bunch green onions thinly sliced
  • 2-4 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • sour cream, salsa, diced roma tomatoes for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 13x9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Add chicken, corn, black beans, condensed soup, Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, salsa and diced jalapenos to a large mixing bowl. Stir until fully combined.
  • Add in taco seasoning, garlic salt, lemon pepper and ground cumin. Mix until fully combined. Mix in 2 cups shredded cheese.
  • Sprinkle the bottom of the prepared baking dish with 2 cups tortilla chips. Spread chicken mixture evenly over the tortilla chip layer.
  • Top chicken layer with remaining cheese to top of chicken mixture. Top with remaining 1 cup tortilla chips.
  • Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until cheese has melted and the casserole is bubbly.
  • Top with green onions, cilantro, and diced tomato and serve with salsa and sour cream.

Notes

    • Rice - You could add 1 cup of cooked rice for a Mexican chicken rice casserole.
    • Peppers - You could add finely diced bell peppers or poblano pepper in place of jalapeño pepper.
    • Protein Substitutions - You can use shredded poached chicken breasts , chicken thighs, shredded beef, turkey or pulled pork in this casserole recipe.
    • Cheese - You could use cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese for a little spice.
    • Soup - If you prefer, you can use cream of mushroom soup, cream of onion soup or cheddar cheese soup.
    • Sour Cream - You can use low fat sour cream in place of full fat sour cream. You could also use plain greek yogurt.
    • Beans - You could add pinto beans or light red kidney beans in place of black beans.
    • Cilantro - If you don't care for cilantro you can omit or replace it with fresh parsley.
    • Tortilla Chips - You can use any flavor of taco chips, fritos or Doritos.
    • How to Serve Mexican Chicken Casserole - After baking, the casserole can be topped with fresh ingredients like diced tomatoes, avocado, green onions, lettuce, olives, and extra sour cream for a refreshing contrast to the layers of crunchy chips, seasoned chicken and melty cheese. You may also opt to serve this with a side salad or Mexican rice to complete the meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 918mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 499mg | Iron: 2mg