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Cheesy Mexican Chicken Casserole Bake

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Make this easy chicken casserole recipe for a satisfying, cheesy Tex-Mex dinner. This layered chicken bake is a family friendly chicken meal perfect for a quick weeknight.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes and green chilies, diced green chilies, sour cream, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Stir in the chicken broth and frozen corn into the chicken mixture.
  4. Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle half of the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend over the chicken layer.
  6. Arrange the quartered corn tortillas over the cheese layer.
  7. Top the tortillas with the remaining chicken mixture.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining cheese blend over the top layer.
  9. Scatter the crushed tortilla chips over the cheese.
  10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  11. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier Southwest chicken bake, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the mixture or use hot diced green chilies.
  • You can substitute the corn tortillas with 2 cups of cooked rice for a baked chicken and rice casserole variation.
  • Serve this creamy chicken casserole with a side of Mexican rice or a simple green salad.

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Find it online: https://cookerycommand.com/mexican-chicken-casserole-easy-recipe/