Best 6 Super Tasty Lite Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Craving a flavorsome yet healthy Mexican dish? Look no further! This article presents the ultimate guide to creating the most delicious and healthy "Super Tasty Lite Mexican Chicken Casserole". Utilizing readily available ingredients and simple cooking techniques, you'll learn how to craft a casserole that boasts bold Mexican flavors without compromising on nutritional value. Embark on a culinary journey as we uncover the secrets to creating a lip-smacking, wholesome dish that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

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MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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If you need a tasty dish, be sure to try this classic Mexican Chicken Casserole. Pure comfort food and a family favorite you'll want to add to your dinner rotation.

Provided by Amanda Formaro

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups crushed tortilla chips (or Dorito Nacho Cheese chips)
15 oz. black beans (drained and rinsed)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken ((rotisserie chicken works well))
1 teaspoon ground cumin
21 oz. cream of chicken soup (2 (10.5 oz) cans)
1 10 oz. can Rotel tomatoes (undrained)
2 cups shredded jack cheese
2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
1 tomato (diced)
1 bunch cilantro (rinsed and chopped)
Jalapeños (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a 13x9 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Crush tortilla chips lightly and sprinkle approximately 1 cup across the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Layer diced chicken and black beans over the crushed chips.
  • Stir 1 teaspoon of cumin into the cream of chicken soup. Spread the soup mixture over the chicken and beans, using a spatula to gently spread it evenly over the entire top. Add canned tomatoes over the soup layer.
  • Sprinkle cheese evenly over the tomato layer and top with remaining crushed chips.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese is fully melted.
  • Garnish casserole with cilantro and chopped tomatoes.
  • Serve immediately with a slice or two of fresh jalapeño.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 334 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 702 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 1 g

LIGHT MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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A must-try dinner: Here's a healthy layered casserole using whole wheat tortillas, lean beef and more veggies than traditional recipes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound extra-lean ground beef (95% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon hot chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/2 cup salsa
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
1 cup frozen corn
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the water, flour, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, coriander and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until thickened., In a small bowl, combine beans and salsa. Place two tortillas in a round 2-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with half of the beef mixture, bean mixture and corn; repeat layers. Top with cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve with lettuce and tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUPER TASTY LITE MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This is one of my most requested "chicken stuff" recipes. I found it in the Cooking Light magazine (around 1998). Most of my friends don't even know that it is a ligher version of a rich calorie laden recipe because it is so tasty. I usually serve with a mixed green salad and my version of Mexican rice. This is great left over cold or hot!

Provided by SueChef

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans canned diced green chiles, divided
1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup evaporated skim milk
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup tub-style light cream cheese
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1/4 cup shredded extra-sharp reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 ounce tortilla chips, crushed
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bring broth and 1 can of chiles to a boil in a large skillet. Add chicken, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until chicken is done turning once. Remove chicken to a plate and reserving cooking liquid for later. Allow chicken to cool and shred meat.
  • Saute 1 can of chiles and onion in heated olive oil for 3 minutes or until soft. Add reserved liquid, enchilada sauce, milk, cream cheese, Monterey Jack and stir well. Stir in shredded chicken, cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Coat a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray and place 4 tortillas in the bottom. Spread 2 cups of chicken mixture over tortillas. Repeat layers twice ending up with the chicken mixture on top. Top with crushed tortillas and cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until throughly heated. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving.

MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Easy, tasty, great weeknight casserole, freezes nicely too! (Adapted from Company's Comming Low-Fat cooking)

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups long grain rice, white, uncooked (I used brown basmati rice)
2 (14 ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, with juice, broken up
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, finely diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 cups water (or low fat chicken broth)
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, pieces, all visible fat removed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley)

Steps:

  • Place rice in bottom of lightly greased 3 litre casserole dish, I sprayed the dish with veggie spray.
  • Combine tomatoes, garlic, onion,jalapeno pepper, chili powder and water in medium bowl; stir well. Pour half the tomato mixture over the rice; arrange chicken pieces on top of tomato layer and top with remaining tomato mixture; top with cilantro.
  • Bake, covered, in 325f degree oven for 1 1/2 hours until chicken and rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed. Garnish with more cilantro if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 638.2, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 39.6

QUICK MEXICALI CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This was an "accidental" recipe because I had to come up with something quick for dinner--my family absolutely flipped over it! This yummy, cheesy, gooey, Mexican-inspired chicken casserole is warm and comforting and perfect served with rice. You and your family will love it... try it and let me know what you think!

Provided by Mo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL® Original), drained
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning mix
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine soup, diced tomatoes with chiles, sour cream, milk, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and 1/2 of the cheese. Just before baking in the oven, add crushed tortilla chips and combine evenly. Put in a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 113.6 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1036.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SKINNY MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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A skinny Mexican chicken casserole dish that tastes great!

Provided by M. Jahn

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups fat-free sour cream
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese, divided
1 (8 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken in a medium saucepan. Fill with enough water to just cover chicken. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain and let cool 10 minutes.
  • Cut cooled chicken into 1-inch pieces. Transfer to a large bowl. Add beans, sour cream, 1 cup Mexican cheese, chilies, cumin, and black pepper and mix well. Pour into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cup of Mexican cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 893.7 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Tips:

  • If you don't have a can of cream of mushroom soup, you can make your own by sautéing 1 cup of chopped mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of butter until softened. Then, add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • To make the chicken casserole ahead of time, cook the chicken and vegetables according to the recipe. Then, assemble the casserole and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake the casserole according to the recipe.
  • Serve the chicken casserole with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or salad.

Conclusion:

This super tasty lite Mexican chicken casserole is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The casserole is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be customized to your liking. For example, you can add different vegetables, cheeses, or spices. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this super tasty lite Mexican chicken casserole a try.

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