Description
A hearty and comforting Mexican chicken casserole layered with shredded chicken, salsa, beans, corn, and topped with cheese and tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips (for topping)
- Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, salsa, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot with sour cream on the side.
Notes
Consider using rotisserie chicken for added flavor. Experiment with various salsas for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, Mexican, comfort food, family-friendly
