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The Best Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

The Best Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe You’ll Crave!

Discover the Best Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe—a comforting and customizable dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups Shredded cooked chicken Rotisserie chicken works well.
  • 2 cups Cooked rice Any type of rice is fine.
  • 1 can Black beans Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 can Corn Drained.
  • 1 cup Salsa Mild or spicy based on preference.
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Optional.
  • 1 cup Sour cream Or Mexican crema for extra flavor.
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese Mexican blend or preferred cheese.
  • 2 cups Crushed Doritos Or tortilla chips.
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Jalapeños Optional.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Shred the cooked rotisserie chicken and set aside. Drain and rinse black beans and corn thoroughly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, salsa, optional cream of chicken soup, taco seasoning, and jalapeños if using.
  4. Spread half of the cooked rice in the baking dish, followed by half of the chicken, black beans, corn, and half of the creamy mixture. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on top.
  5. Repeat layering with remaining rice, chicken, beans, corn, creamy mixture, and finish with rest of the cheese.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, until bubbling.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle crushed Doritos on top, and bake for another 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Customize ingredients to your liking and watch out for excess moisture to maintain texture.

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