Description
A delicious and hearty Mexican Chicken Casserole that combines tender chicken, flavorful spices, and a cheesy topping for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips and shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or use spicy salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg