Sonora Chicken Casserole
Get ready to savor the bold Southwest-inspired flavors of the Sonora Chicken Casserole, a hearty comfort food dish that's perfect for family dinners or potlucks. This easy-to-make casserole layers tender shredded chicken, creamy spiced sauce, gooey cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, and soft flour tortillas for a satisfying baked dish that’s bursting with flavor. Featuring diced green chiles, chili powder, and cumin for a touch of heat and smoky depth, this recipe brings Tex-Mex flair to your table. Ready in just under an hour, it’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with a fresh salad or a side of rice. Don’t forget a sprinkle of cilantro for a vibrant garnish! Perfect keywords: chicken casserole, Sonora casserole, Tex-Mex chicken recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 8 large Flour tortillas
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1 4-ounce can Diced green chiles
- 1 10.5-ounce can Cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray or oil.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, diced green chiles, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a smooth sauce.
Spread a thin layer of the prepared sauce on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
Cut the flour tortillas into halves (or quarters, depending on size) to make layering easier.
Place a layer of tortilla pieces on top of the sauce in the dish, overlapping slightly to cover the bottom completely.
Add a layer of shredded chicken, followed by a sprinkle of cheddar cheese and pepper jack cheese.
Spread a portion of the sauce evenly over the cheese layer.
Repeat layering: tortillas, chicken, cheeses, and sauce until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of sauce topped with cheese.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
864 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.7 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 226 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 1561 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 74.8 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 765 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 601 mg | 13% | |
*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.
