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Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole

Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole

This easy Mexican Chicken Casserole is creamy and SO cheesy! The perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 9 servings
Calories 362 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

Creamy Sauce Layer

  • 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

Other Layers

  • 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

Optional Garnishes

  • cilantro
  • more chips crushed
  • green onions
  • sour cream add after baking
  • avocado
  • hot sauce
  • tomatoes

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, make the creamy sauce. Combine soup, taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder. Mix vigorously with a whisk until combined.
  • Prepare a 9x13'' baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Crumble about ½ cup of the chips into the bottom of the casserole dish.
  • Layer ½ of the shredded chicken over the crushed chips.
  • Spoon half of the creamy soup mixture over the chicken, then half of the refried beans, half of the Rotel tomatoes and half of the corn and black beans.
  • Then, sprinkle half of the Colby jack cheese.
  • Repeat the layers in the order of chips, chicken, creamy soup mixture, refried beans, Rotel tomatoes, corn and black beans.
  • Top the final layer with the rest of the cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling around the sides and beginning to brown on top.
  • Top with fresh cilantro, extra crushed chips, avocados, sour cream, cilantro or fresh tomatoes.

Notes

This casserole is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 27gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 856mgPotassium: 447mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 473IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Casserole, cheesy, chicken, dinner, Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole, Easy Recipes
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