Fiesta Chicken Casserole: Easy Flavorful Comfort Food Delight
A delightful casserole bursting with flavors, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 package tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, salsa, cumin, and chili powder.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the tortilla chips, then half of the chicken mixture, and half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining chips, chicken mixture, and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Can substitute chicken with turkey or other proteins.
- For a spicier dish, add jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Fiesta Chicken Casserole, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes