Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups crushed tortilla chips; 1 lb shredded cooked chicken (I go the easy route and get a rotisserie chicken from Sam's or Costco); 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, drained; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can corn, drained; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup prepared salsa; 1 cup chopped red onion; 1 green pepper, cut into 1/4 in dice; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; salt and pepper; 12 ounces shredded Mexican blend cheese; chopped tomato; sour cream; chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups crushed tortilla chips
1 lb shredded cooked chicken (I go the easy route and get a rotisserie chicken from Sam's or Costco)
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, drained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup prepared salsa
1 cup chopped red onion
1 green pepper, cut into 1/4 in dice
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon minced garlic
salt and pepper
12 ounces shredded Mexican blend cheese
chopped tomato
sour cream
chopped cilantro

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a 13 X 9 inch casserole dish, then sprinkle the crushed chips on the bottom.
3
Combine the chicken, beans, corn, tomato sauce, salsa, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl.
4
Place half the mixture evenly in the baking dish.
5
Sprinkle half the cheese over the mixture.
6
Cover with the remaining half of the chicken and bean mixture and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
7
Bake for 30 minutes.
8
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
9
Serve the garnishes in bowls on the side.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups crushed tortilla chips, 1 lb shredded cooked chicken (I go the easy route and get a rotisserie chicken from Sam's or Costco), 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, drained, 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can corn, drained, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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