Mexican Chicken Casserole

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Mexican Chicken Casserole
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 19, 2023

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (4.5 oz) green chiles
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, tomatoes, green chiles, corn, onion, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and chicken broth and mix until combined.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the top with the cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Serve hot with additional chopped cilantro, if desired.

Interesting Facts

  • Mexican Chicken Casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
  • This casserole is also delicious with black beans or kidney beans added in.
  • Leftover Mexican Chicken Casserole makes a great lunch the next day.