Southwest Chicken Casserole: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
Enjoy a delicious twist on traditional comfort food with this Southwest Chicken Casserole, featuring juicy chicken and flavorful ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese, Mexican blend
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cheese, and taco seasoning.
- Spread the mixture in a greased casserole dish.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips and sour cream.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, include jalapeños.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Southwest Chicken Casserole, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipe