Description
Comfort meets flavor in this Mexican chicken casserole, blending zesty spices and hearty ingredients into a robust meal. Layers of tender chicken, melted cheese, and crisp tortillas create a satisfying dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (10.5-oz) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
- 1 (10-oz) can rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 3/4 cup tortilla strips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and coat a 9-inch baking dish with a light layer of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend shredded chicken with zesty taco seasoning, creating a well-seasoned base for the casserole.
- Incorporate cream of chicken soup and creamy sour cream into the chicken mixture, stirring until smoothly combined.
- Gently fold in black beans, diced Rotel tomatoes, and sweet corn kernels, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Gradually mix in shredded cheese, allowing it to integrate with the other components and create a rich, cohesive filling.
- Transfer the complete mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Artfully arrange crisp tortilla strips across the top of the casserole, creating a crunchy golden layer.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, watching for bubbling edges and a thoroughly heated center.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and ease of portioning.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use rotisserie chicken or freshly grilled chicken instead of canned chicken.
- Customize heat levels by choosing mild or spicy taco seasoning depending on family preferences.
- Consider gluten-free option by using corn tortilla strips and checking seasoning ingredients for gluten content.
- Reduce calories by using low-fat cheese and Greek yogurt as a sour cream substitute.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg