Easy Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe
Mexican chicken casserole
Mexican chicken casserole
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of taco spice mix (like Old El Paso)
- 10-ounce can of cream of mushroom sauce
- 15-ounce can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes with peppers
- ½ cup/4 fluid ounces of chicken broth
- 2 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup of frozen corn kernels
- 15-ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups of shredded Monterey Jack or sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups of tortilla chips
- crema
- diced avocado
- diced red onion
- chopped cilantro
- spicy sauce
- Tajín spice blend
Instructions
Step 1
To kick off your Mexican chicken casserole, start by preheating your oven to 350°F (or gas mark 4). While that warms up, grab a large frying pan and drizzle in some oil, heating it over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, toss in your diced onions and minced garlic, sprinkling in half a teaspoon of salt. Sauté these aromatic ingredients for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and slightly translucent. This will lay a wonderful foundation of flavor for your dish.
Step 2
Once your mixture is ready, grab your 13 x 9-inch baking dish and pour the contents in, spreading it out evenly. Now, it’s time to add some cheesy goodness—sprinkle half of the cheese over the top, letting it melt into every nook and cranny. Next, take your tortilla chips and give them a light crush; you want them to have some texture, so don’t turn them into dust! Scatter the crushed chips across the cheese layer, then finish things off by adding the remaining cheese on top. Pop the dish into a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for about 25 minutes. Keep an eye on it; you’re looking for a bubbling surface and a beautiful golden brown crust. It’s going to smell amazing!
Nutrition Information
My Tip
For an extra layer of flavor in your Mexican chicken casserole, try sautéing the onions and garlic until they're just starting to caramelize before adding the taco seasoning. This will enhance their sweetness and deepen the overall taste of the dish.
Leftovers
To store your Mexican chicken casserole, transfer it to an airtight glass container to keep the flavors fresh and vibrant. It will stay good in the fridge for up to four days. When you're ready to enjoy leftovers, reheat it in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes, covering it with foil to maintain moisture and prevent drying out.
Make It Your Own
For a vegetarian twist, swap the shredded rotisserie chicken for 2 cups of black beans or cooked lentils, and add a cup of corn for extra sweetness and texture. This keeps the dish hearty and satisfying while staying true to those delicious Mexican flavors!