Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole
Experience the comforting delight of Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole, a creamy and cheesy dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This flavorful casserole features layers of tender chicken, hearty beans, and crispy tortilla chips, all topped with melted Colby Jack cheese. Not only is it quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but it also feeds a crowd, making it ideal for potlucks or meal prepping. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or switching up the protein to suit your taste. With its satisfying texture and rich flavors, this casserole will become a staple in your dinner rotation!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 9 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 4.5 ounces green chiles
- 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 (for garnish)
- more chips (crushed, for garnish)
- green onions (for garnish)
- sour cream (add after baking)
- avocado (for serving)
- hot sauce (for serving)
- tomatoes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 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 spray. Crumble about 1/2 cup of tortilla chips into the bottom.
- Layer half of the shredded chicken over the chips, followed by half of the creamy sauce mixture, refried beans, Rotel tomatoes, corn, black beans, and half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining ingredients and top with extra cheese.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Garnish with cilantro, avocado, sour cream, green onions, crushed chips, or tomatoes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/9 of casserole (approx. 210g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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