Description
A warm and comforting Mexican chicken casserole packed with flavor that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 6 large corn tortillas, quartered
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can chopped green chilies
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch dish.
- Mix chicken, beans, tomatoes with chilies, tomato sauce, sour cream, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread filling in dish.
- Layer tortillas and cheese over the filling.
- Repeat until topped with cheese.
- Cover with foil; bake for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes more.
- Cool slightly, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Let the flavors mingle before assembling for a tastier depth. Top with fresh cilantro and lime for added zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg