Easy Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this Easy Chicken Tortilla Casserole, a zesty Tex-Mex favorite that delivers bold flavors in every bite! Layers of tender shredded chicken, zesty Rotel tomatoes, creamy sauce, and melty Mexican blend cheese make this dish irresistibly rich and satisfying. Soft corn tortillas are seamlessly layered throughout, creating a delightfully hearty base for the cheesy, savory filling. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry-friendly ingredients like cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder, this casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it straight from the oven, garnished with fresh cilantro for a bright, herby finish. Great for feeding a crowd, this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dinner will become your new go-to Mexican-inspired comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (10 oz) Canned diced tomatoes with green chiles (Rotel)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 10 Corn tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until the ingredients are well mixed.
Cut the corn tortillas into quarters to make layering easier.
Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Place a layer of tortilla quarters over the chicken mixture, covering as much of the surface as possible.
Spread another layer of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, followed by a layer of shredded cheese.
Repeat the layering process (tortilla quarters, chicken mixture, cheese) until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of cheese on top.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.4 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.3 g | 346% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 890 mg | 297% | |
| Sodium | 4584 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.7 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.6 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 313.0 g | 626% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 2364 mg | 182% | |
| Iron | 21.3 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 3141 mg | 67% | |
*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.
