Mexican Chicken Casserole
Dive into the comforting flavors of this hearty Mexican Chicken Casserole, a quick and easy dinner recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Bursting with bold Southwestern flair, this layered dish combines tender shredded chicken, creamy sour cream, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, all seasoned with taco spices for an irresistible depth of flavor. Layers of soft corn tortillas, black beans, and sweet corn kernels add texture and heartiness, while a generous topping of melted Mexican cheese blend creates a gooey, golden finish. Prep this casserole in just 15 minutes and let your oven do the rest, delivering a bubbling, cheesy masterpiece packed with vibrant colors and bold flavors. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this crowd-pleasing recipe promises to turn dinner into a fiesta! Perfect for meal prepping or serving a hungry group, this easy Mexican casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 pieces corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, taco seasoning, corn, and black beans. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Cut the corn tortillas into quarters to create smaller, more manageable pieces.
In the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture on the bottom.
Arrange a layer of tortilla pieces over the chicken mixture, covering the surface as evenly as possible.
Add another layer of the chicken mixture, spreading it evenly over the tortillas.
Sprinkle a layer of shredded Mexican cheese blend over the chicken mixture.
Repeat the layers (tortillas, chicken mixture, cheese) until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of cheese on top.
Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden on top.
Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 267.0 g | 342% | |
| Saturated Fat | 132.4 g | 662% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1261 mg | 420% | |
| Sodium | 8631 mg | 375% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 325.2 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.5 g | 177% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.1 g | ||
| Protein | 406.0 g | 812% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 4398 mg | 338% | |
| Iron | 26.3 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 4566 mg | 97% | |
*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.
