Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole

Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    115

A vibrant and flavorful Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole, inspired by the classic King Ranch version. This dish boasts layers of crunchy chips, a creamy, spiced chicken filling, and a generous blanket of melted cheddar. Prepare for a fiesta in your mouth!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Cholesterol
    72 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    24 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    1209 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    30 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

02

Step
2 mins

Spread the crushed corn chips evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, pressing gently to create a base.

03

Step
7 mins

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent (6-7 minutes).

04

Step
5 mins

In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes (with their juice), cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chopped green chiles, milk, sour cream, chili powder, and ground cumin. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. Add the cooked chicken and sautéed onion to the bowl and mix until well combined.

05

Step
2 mins

Pour the chicken and sauce mixture evenly over the corn chip base in the baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese generously over the top.

06

Step
1 hrs

Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly browned (55-60 minutes).

07

Step
10 mins

Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the casserole to set slightly and makes it easier to serve.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a can of drained black beans or corn to the chicken mixture.
If you prefer a milder flavor, use mild green chiles instead of the regular ones.
To prevent the corn chips from becoming soggy, you can lightly toast them in the oven before crushing them.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 38 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Waylon Ohara

    I made this with leftover turkey after Thanksgiving, and it was amazing!

  • Meta Hammes

    I found it a little too salty, so I used low-sodium soup and it was perfect.

  • Alexie Oconnell

    The corn chips get a little soggy if you let it sit too long. Best served right away!

  • Keeley Witting

    Used cream of celery soup instead of mushroom, and it was delicious!

  • Hubert Mann

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this casserole!

  • Christopher Armstrong

    So easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

  • Eugene Wolff

    I added a can of black beans and some chopped bell peppers for extra veggies, and it turned out great!

  • Carlos Klein

    Doubled the recipe for a large family gathering, and it was gone in minutes!

  • Luciano Rippin

    This was a hit at our potluck! Everyone loved the flavor and the crunchy base.

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