Description
Mouthwatering fiesta chicken casserole brings Mexican-inspired flavors to dinner tables with zesty spices and cheesy goodness. Hearty layers of chicken, tortillas, and bold seasonings create a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
Beans and Vegetables:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) corn, drained
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature, preparing the cooking environment for a zesty chicken ensemble.
- Combine shredded chicken with a vibrant medley of black beans, sweet corn kernels, and robust salsa in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Introduce sour cream and aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder to elevate the flavor profile, seasoning with salt and pepper for balanced complexity.
- Thoroughly blend the ingredients until each component is harmoniously integrated and coated with the spicy-creamy mixture.
- Transfer the seasoned mixture into a lightly greased rectangular baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Generously distribute a layer of shredded cheese across the surface, creating a golden, melty crown for the casserole.
- Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips over the cheese, adding a delightful textural contrast and rustic crunch.
- Place the prepared dish into the preheated oven and bake until the edges bubble enthusiastically and the cheese transforms into a molten, appetizing blanket.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest momentarily, enabling the flavors to settle and making serving easier.
- Slice and serve the fiesta chicken casserole while still warm, revealing its layers of tantalizing ingredients.
Notes
- Swap chicken for plant-based protein like tofu or jackfruit to create a vegetarian version that’s equally delicious and packed with flavor.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium salsa and homemade seasoning blend instead of pre-packaged mixes.
- Boost nutritional value by adding chopped bell peppers or spinach to increase vegetable intake without compromising taste.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free tortilla chips and checking that all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg