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Mexican Chicken Casserole

Mexican Chicken Casserole

A delicious Mexican Chicken Casserole recipe that combines shredded chicken, beans, corn, and cheese for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10 servings
Calories 412 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • cooking spray
  • 13" x 9" pan

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base

  • 2 Tbsp. neutral oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped optional
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 can (15.5-oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15.25-oz.) corn, drained
  • 1.5 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 can (15-oz.) fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 can (10.5-oz.) cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups crushed tortilla chips divided
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar divided
  • 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack divided

Garnish

  • chopped fresh cilantro for serving
  • tomatoes for serving
  • avocado for serving
  • jalapeño, thinly sliced for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13" x 9" pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender and just turning golden, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeño (if using) and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add chicken, beans, corn, salt, chili powder, cumin, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and soup and stir to combine.
  • Spread half of chicken mixture on bottom of prepared pan. Top with half of chips, half of cheddar, and half of Monterey Jack. Repeat with remaining chicken mixture, chips, cheddar, and Monterey Jack.
  • Bake casserole until bubbly and cheese is melted, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Top with cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, and jalapeño.

Notes

Cooking spray can be replaced with butter or oil for greasing the pan if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg
Keyword baked chicken, casserole recipe, chicken casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, Mexican Chicken Casserole
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