Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole, a creamy and cheesy dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. This flavorful casserole combines tender chicken, savory beans, and a rich sauce topped with melty cheese, creating a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite toppings like fresh avocado, tomatoes, or zesty hot sauce to suit your taste. Quick to prepare in just under an hour, this dish is not only family-friendly but also makes for excellent meal prep. Whip it up ahead of time, reheat, and enjoy a hassle-free meal later in the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- 4.5 ounces green chiles (canned)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 10 ounces Rotel
- 15 ounces black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 15 ounces refried beans (canned)
- 15 ounces whole kernel corn (canned)
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups Colby Jack cheese
- 4 cups tortilla chips or Doritos (whole or crushed)
- cilantro
- more chips (crushed)
- green onions
- sour cream (add after baking)
- avocado
- hot sauce
- tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder; whisk until smooth.
- Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Crumble half of the tortilla chips into the bottom of the dish.
- Layer half of the shredded chicken on top of the chips.
- Spoon half of the creamy soup mixture over the chicken followed by layers of refried beans, Rotel tomatoes, corn, and black beans.
- Sprinkle half of the Colby Jack cheese on top.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients and finish with the last of the cheese.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- Top with fresh cilantro, crushed chips, avocado, sour cream, or tomatoes as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg