Description
The Fiesta Chicken Casserole Bake is a vibrant, hearty dish that combines tender chicken with a medley of colorful vegetables, enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Each bite bursts with flavor, featuring a delightful crunch from the tortilla chips and a hint of spice that dances on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken: 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- Vegetables:
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned, drained)
- Cheese: 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Sauce:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
- Tortilla Chips: 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, bell peppers, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa. Mix until well combined.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer half of the crushed tortilla chips on the bottom.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the tortilla chips.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture.
- Top with the remaining crushed tortilla chips and the rest of the cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a healthier option, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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