Cheesy Chicken And Frito Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesy Chicken And Frito Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) cans ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed; 2 tablespoons instant tapioca; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed; salt; pepper; 4 cups Frito corn chips, crushed into coarse crumbs; 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese; 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 (10 ounce) cans ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons instant tapioca
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
salt
pepper
4 cups Frito corn chips, crushed into coarse crumbs
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

1
Combine tomatoes, beans, tapioca, and cumin in slow cooker.
2
Season chicken with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker.
3
Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4-5 hours on LOW.
4
Transfer chicken to cutting board, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces.
5
Stir 1 cup Fritos, 1 cup Mexican cheese, corn, and cilantro into slow cooker until cheese is melted and mixture is thickened slightly.
6
Gently stir in shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper to taste (adjust filling consistency with hot water as needed).
7
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and remaining 3 cups Fritos; cover and cook on HIGH until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
8
Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (10 ounce) cans ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained, 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed, 2 tablespoons instant tapioca, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Chicken And Frito Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Chicken And Frito Casserole

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