Mexican Chicken Casserole: Easy Comfort Food for the Whole Family
Enjoy a delicious and easy Mexican Chicken Casserole that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 cup shredded cheese, cheddar or Mexican blend
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, salsa, black beans, corn, and half of the cheese.
- In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the crushed tortilla chips.
- Spread the chicken mixture over the chips and top with the remaining tortilla chips.
- Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use a hot salsa.
- Add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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