Description
A quick and easy Mexican Chicken Casserole that combines pantry staples for a delicious comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, salsa, taco seasoning, and half of the cheese.
- Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a greased baking dish, spread the chicken mixture evenly.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips and the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Ensure to preheat the oven and avoid adding too much salsa to prevent sogginess. Can be customized with various ingredient swaps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, easy dinner, Mexican recipe, comfort food, pantry staples