Description
A simple and flavorful Mexican-inspired chicken casserole perfect for potlucks or weeknight dinners. This recipe is easy to prepare and uses common ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Tortilla chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chilies, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped onion, chili powder, and cumin.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- If desired, top with crushed tortilla chips before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier casserole, use a can of diced tomatoes and green chilies that is labeled ‘hot’.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for the cooked chicken to save time.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or a dollop of extra sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American