Description
Discover the comfort and flavor of our easy Mexican Chicken Casserole, a delightful dish that brings the warmth of home cooking to your table. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this casserole features layers of tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and creamy cheese—all topped with crunchy tortilla chips. With its quick preparation time and customizable toppings, it’s not just a meal; it’s a comforting experience that everyone will love. Ready to impress your family or guests? Let’s dive into this simple yet satisfying recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups crushed tortilla chips (or Dorito Nacho Cheese chips)
- 15 oz black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 21 oz cream of chicken soup (2 cans, do not add water or milk)
- 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 cups shredded jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
- 1 diced tomato
- 1 bunch cilantro (chopped)
- Jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 13×9 inch casserole dish.
- Lightly crush tortilla chips and layer about 1 cup at the bottom of the dish.
- Evenly distribute diced chicken over the chips, then layer black beans on top.
- Mix ground cumin into cream of chicken soup and spread over the layers without adding water or milk.
- Pour undrained Rotel tomatoes over the soup layer.
- Top with shredded cheeses and remaining crushed tortilla chips.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly with melted cheese.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10th of casserole (approx. 217g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg