Description
Hearty Mexican chicken casserole showcases bold flavors from simple ingredients. Creamy layers of cheese, tender chicken, and zesty spices create a comforting meal that brings families together at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie or cooked chicken breast
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 8–10 small corn tortillas, cut into quarters
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a cozy 350°F, preparing the stage for a comforting Mexican-inspired culinary creation.
- Combine the shredded chicken with a harmonious blend of cream of chicken soup, tangy sour cream, zesty green chilies, aromatic taco seasoning, and vibrant salsa in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish, then create the first foundation layer using crisp tortilla strips.
- Generously spread half of the spiced chicken mixture evenly across the tortilla base.
- Lavishly distribute a layer of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the chicken mixture.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining tortilla strips, creating a second hearty stratum of chicken mixture.
- Crown the casserole with the final cascade of cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling landscape.
- Once removed from the oven, optionally garnish with freshly chopped cilantro for a burst of herbal freshness before serving.
Notes
- Swap chicken for black beans or tofu to create a vegetarian version that maintains the same rich, zesty flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free tortilla strips and ensure taco seasoning is certified gluten-free for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium soup and creating homemade taco seasoning to control salt content.
- Boost nutrition by adding diced bell peppers or spinach into the chicken mixture for extra vegetables and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg