Description
Experience the warm, comforting flavors of a Mexican Chicken Casserole that will quickly become a family favorite! This easy-to-make dish layers seasoned chicken, zesty tomatoes, and gooey cheese with crunchy tortilla chips for an irresistible combination. Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks, this casserole is both satisfying and customizable—try adding your favorite veggies or adjusting the spice level to suit your taste. Serve it piping hot with fresh toppings like cilantro, avocado, and sour cream for added flair. Whip up this cheesy delight tonight and watch as it disappears from the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 15 oz black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken (rotisserie preferred)
- 21 oz cream of chicken soup
- 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes (undrained)
- 4 cups shredded cheese (jack and cheddar mix)
- Optional: diced tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeños for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 13×9 casserole dish.
- Crush tortilla chips and layer half on the bottom of the dish.
- Spread diced chicken evenly over chips followed by black beans.
- In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup with cumin; spread over the chicken and beans.
- Top with Rotel tomatoes, remaining cheese, and crushed chips.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish with cilantro and diced tomatoes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 280g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg