Description
A creamy filling of chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, corn, and cheddar soup are sandwiched between layers of crushed tortilla chips and shredded Mexican cheese for a casserole that is full of rich flavors and delightful textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 10.5-ounce can condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1 ¼ cups sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15.25-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
- 3 cups crushed tortilla chips, divided
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
Instructions
- Step: Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and lightly spray a 9×13 casserole dish with neutral cooking spray.
- Step: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cheddar soup, sour cream, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until fully incorporated.
- Step: Add the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, and green chilies to the bowl, stirring until well coated.
- Step: Line the bottom of the casserole dish with 1 ½ cups of tortilla chips in an even layer.
- Step: Spread half of the chicken mixture over the chips, followed by 1 cup of the shredded Mexican cheese.
- Step: Add the remaining 1 ½ cups of tortilla chips, the remaining chicken mixture, and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
- Step: Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, then continue baking until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the casserole rest for at least 5-10 minutes before serving to ensure the layers set properly. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 417 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 906 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 68 mg
Keywords: Mexican chicken casserole, easy casserole, chicken dinner, family friendly