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Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

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This Mexican Chicken Casserole is a delicious, hearty dish that combines the crunch of tortilla chips with savory chicken, black beans, and cheeses, all baked together in a creamy, flavorful sauce made with cream of chicken soup and Rotel tomatoes. It’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or casual gathering.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 3 cups crushed tortilla chips or Dorito Nacho Cheese chips, divided
  • 15 oz. black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Sauce and Tomatoes

  • 21 oz. cream of chicken soup (2 cans of 10.5 oz each), DO NOT add any water or milk
  • 10 oz. can Rotel tomatoes, undrained

Cheese

  • 2 cups shredded jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese

Garnish

  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 bunch cilantro, rinsed and chopped
  • Jalapeños (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
  2. Prepare Base Layer: In a large mixing bowl, combine half of the crushed tortilla chips, black beans, cooked chicken, and ground cumin. Mix these ingredients thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
  3. Mix the Sauce: In a separate bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup and undrained Rotel tomatoes until well blended. This mixture forms the creamy, spicy sauce for the casserole.
  4. Combine and Assemble: Add the soup and tomato mixture to the chicken and chip base, folding everything together gently. Then layer half of this mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded jack and cheddar cheeses evenly over the layer. Repeat by adding the remaining mixture and topping with the rest of the cheese and crushed chips for a crunchy finish.
  5. Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
  6. Add Garnishes and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Top with diced tomato, chopped cilantro, and jalapeños if using. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can substitute rotisserie chicken with any cooked chicken to save time.
  • Using Dorito Nacho Cheese chips will add extra flavor and color but regular tortilla chips work well too.
  • Jalapeños add spice but are optional depending on your heat preference.
  • This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated; just bake before serving.
  • Adding a dollop of sour cream or guacamole on top complements the flavors perfectly.

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