Description
This Mexican Chicken Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family dinner or potluck. Layers of tender chicken, black beans, corn, and a blend of spices are topped with melty cheese and crunchy tortilla chips for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- Cooking spray
- 2 tbsp. neutral oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, finely chopped (optional), plus more, thinly sliced, for serving
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 c. shredded cooked chicken
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (15.5-oz.) can black beans, rinsed, drained
- 1 (15.25-oz.) can corn, drained
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (15-oz.) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 (10.5-oz.) can cream of chicken soup
- 2 c. crushed tortilla chips, divided
- 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar, divided
- 1 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack, divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 13″ x 9″ pan with cooking spray.
- Sauté Onion and Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until tender, then add jalapeño and garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Cook Chicken Mixture: Add chicken, beans, corn, salt, chili powder, cumin, and pepper. Cook until warmed through. Stir in tomatoes and soup.
- Layer Casserole: Spread half of the chicken mixture in the pan. Top with half of chips, cheddar, and Monterey Jack. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Top with cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, and jalapeño slices before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be customized with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
- Feel free to substitute the cheeses with your preferred cheese blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken Casserole, Chicken Casserole, Mexican Casserole, Casserole Recipe
