MEXICAN TORTILLA CHICKEN CASSEROLE

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Great Mexican chicken casserole with comfort in every bite.

Provided by sbmclemore

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 frozen chicken breast halves, thawed
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ onion, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 ½ cups Mexican-style shredded four-cheese blend, divided
1 cup salsa, divided
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips (such as On The Border®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Coat chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Place in an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. Chop chicken into cubes. Leave oven on.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix onion mixture, cream of chicken soup, 1 cup cheese, 3/4 cup salsa, sour cream, and cumin together in a bowl. Mix in chicken and use some of the chicken drippings to moisten the mixture.
  • Layer chicken mixture and crushed tortilla chips until baking pan is full. Top with remaining cheese. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Top with remaining salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1301.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

Kristy Harris
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great freezer meal. I just make a double batch and freeze half of it for later.


Muktada Muktada
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of chicken, cheese, and vegetables. It's always a hit with my family.


Stephanie Orozco
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Sherry james Sherry james
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The casserole turned out great!


Ahmed Gemechu
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This casserole was easy to make and very filling. I would definitely make it again.


Raphat Husain
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it turned out much better.


Maybelin Flores
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This casserole was a little too spicy for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


M Bilal Akmal Rana
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The chicken was tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Hamza Islam
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


patrick phiri
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the crispy tortilla chips on top.


Aweke Endale
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I love that I can use leftover chicken, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


Mohammad Farukul lslam
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I like to serve it with rice and beans.


random hex
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of flavors from the chicken, cheese, and spices. I will definitely be making this again.