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Mexican Chicken Casserole

A hearty and flavorful casserole featuring layers of chicken, beans, corn, and cheese, topped with a zesty salsa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
  • 1 cup salsa preferably medium or hot
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded for topping
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed for layering

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, and chili powder.
  3. In a casserole dish, layer half of the crushed tortilla chips, followed by the chicken mixture, and then top with half of the cheese.
  4. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla chips, chicken mixture, and cheese.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.

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