Description
A hearty and flavorful Mexican-inspired chicken casserole with layers of tortillas, chicken, beans, corn, and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 10 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, sauté until soft.
- Add garlic, chicken, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Mix in Rotel tomatoes, corn, black beans, and cilantro. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Layer half the tortillas in a greased baking dish.
- Spread half the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
- Top with half the sour cream and half the cheeses.
- Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, sour cream, and cheeses.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Serve with avocado or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Pioneer Woman Mexican Chicken Casserole, chicken casserole, Mexican casserole