Cheesy Chicken Frito Bake
Indulge in a comfort food classic with this irresistible Cheesy Chicken Frito Bake, the perfect combination of creamy, cheesy, and crunchy flavors. Featuring tender shredded chicken baked in a rich blend of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and zesty diced green chiles, this casserole is layered with crispy Fritos corn chips and gooey cheddar cheese for a dish that's bursting with bold Tex-Mex-inspired flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dinner is easy to whip up and serves six, making it ideal for family meals or potlucks. Garnish with fresh green onions for a pop of color and extra zest, and watch as this hearty, oven-baked favorite quickly becomes a household staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 4 cups (divided) Fritos corn chips
- 2 cups (shredded) Cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 can (4 oz) Diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup (sliced, optional for garnish) Green onions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, diced green chiles, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
Spread 2 cups of Fritos evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a base layer.
Pour the chicken mixture over the Fritos, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture.
Top the cheese with the remaining 2 cups of Fritos, spreading them evenly over the surface.
Sprinkle the final cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the Fritos layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling, and the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with sliced green onions if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.0 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.9 g | 430% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 31.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 757 mg | 252% | |
| Sodium | 6725 mg | 292% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.8 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.9 g | ||
| Protein | 243.9 g | 488% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 1808 mg | 139% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1537 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
