Delicious Mexican Chicken Casserole
Transform your weeknight dinner into a flavorful fiesta with this easy Mexican chicken casserole. Bursting with seasoned chicken, zesty salsa, and melty cheese, this dish combines crunchy tortilla chips for an unforgettable culinary experience. Perfect for family dinners or lively gatherings, this crowd-pleaser will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 1 cup chunky fresh salsa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn
- 2 cups sturdy tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix diced chicken with cumin and chili powder until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onions and garlic for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in salsa, black beans, and corn; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Layer half of the chicken mixture in the baking dish followed by half of the tortilla chips and half of the cheese.
- Repeat layers and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 678mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg