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Irresistible Mexican Chicken Casserole for Cozy Family Nights

This Mexican Chicken Casserole is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner, featuring layers of chicken, cheese, and tortilla chips, perfect for family nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 3 cups Crushed Tortilla Chips Dorito Nacho Cheese chips can be used for added flavor.
  • 15 oz Black Beans Drained and rinsed.
  • 2 cups Chopped Cooked Chicken Rotisserie recommended.
  • 21 oz Cream of Chicken Soup Do not dilute.
  • 10 oz Rotel Tomatoes Undrained.
For the Cheesy Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Jack Cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded Medium Cheddar Cheese
For Freshness and Flavor
  • 1 Diced Tomato Can be substituted with salsa.
  • 1 bunch Cilantro Chopped.
  • Jalapeños Optional.

Equipment

  • 13x9 inch baking dish
  • Medium bowl
  • large zip-top bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Mexican Chicken Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  2. Crush 1 cup of tortilla chips and spread them evenly in the greased baking dish.
  3. Layer the chopped chicken and rinsed black beans on top of the chips.
  4. Mix ground cumin into the cream of chicken soup and spread it over the chicken and beans.
  5. Spoon the undrained Rotel tomatoes over the cream layer.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded jack and cheddar cheese, then add the remaining crushed chips on top.
  7. Bake in the oven for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro and diced tomatoes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Avoid adding liquid to the cream of chicken soup to prevent a watery casserole. Can be made ahead and frozen; add chips before baking.

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