Description
This Nacho Chicken Casserole is a Tex-Mex inspired dish that combines tender shredded chicken with a creamy and cheesy sauce, all baked to perfection with a crunchy tortilla chip topping. It’s a comforting and flavorful meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Shredded Chicken Mixture:
3 cups cooked shredded chicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion (diced), 1 bell pepper (diced), 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained), 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup, 1 cup sour cream,
Additional Ingredients:
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided), 4 cups tortilla chips (slightly crushed), salt and pepper to taste, sliced green onions and chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until soft, about 4–5 minutes. Add the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Gently fold in 3 cups of the crushed tortilla chips.
- Assemble and bake: Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of crushed chips and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
