Mexican Chicken Casserole

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Mexican Chicken Casserole

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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: black beans, casserole, cheese, chicken, corn, Mexican
Makes: 10 servings

Equipment

1 9x13 casserole dish

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 2 Tbsp. neutral oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, finely chopped (optional), plus more, thinly sliced, for serving
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed, drained
  • 1 cup corn, frozen
  • 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes (15 oz)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
  • 1 ½ cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • Cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, optional garnishments

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13" x 9" pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender and just turning golden, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeño (if using) and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Add chicken, beans, corn, salt, chili powder, cumin, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and soup and stir to combine.
  • Spread chicken mixture on bottom of prepared pan.
  • Top with chips and then cheeses.
  • Bake casserole until bubbly and cheese is melted, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Top with cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, and/or jalapeño.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 622mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 2mg