Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Mexican Chicken Casserole, a perfect blend of tender chicken, zesty spices, and gooey melted cheese layered over crunchy tortilla chips. This comforting dish is not only easy to prepare but also serves as a delightful centerpiece for family dinners or potlucks. With just minutes of prep time, you can create a satisfying meal that feeds a crowd while allowing for versatile ingredient swaps based on your preferences. Garnished with fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes, this casserole is sure to become a favorite at your table.
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 recommended)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 21 oz. cream of chicken soup (2 cans, do not dilute)
- 10 oz. can Rotel tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 cups shredded jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
- Diced tomato and chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 13×9 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread 1 cup of crushed tortilla chips evenly in the dish.
- Layer with chopped chicken followed by black beans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cumin with cream of chicken soup and spread over the layers. Top with undrained Rotel tomatoes.
- Sprinkle both cheeses on top before adding remaining crushed tortilla chips.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding bell peppers or corn for extra flavor. Allow the casserole to rest for about 10 minutes after baking for easier serving.