Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of a classic Mexican Chicken Casserole, perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This dish combines tender chicken, zesty black beans, and crunchy tortilla chips, all smothered in creamy cheese and spices for an explosion of flavor in every bite. Quick to prepare—just five minutes of prep followed by thirty minutes of baking—it seamlessly fits into busy weeknight schedules. Plus, it’s easily customizable with your favorite veggies or spice levels, making it a versatile addition to your meal rotation. Garnished with fresh tomatoes and cilantro, this casserole is not just a meal; it’s a delightful experience everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 15 oz black beans
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 21 oz cream of chicken soup
- 10 oz can Rotel tomatoes
- 4 cups shredded cheese (jack and cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 13×9 casserole dish.
- Layer 1 cup crushed tortilla chips at the bottom of the dish.
- Top with chicken and black beans.
- In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup with cumin; spread over layers.
- Add Rotel tomatoes on top, then sprinkle cheeses and remaining tortilla chips.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg