Spicy Southwest Chicken Casserole

Spicy Southwest Chicken Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    151

This Spicy Southwest Chicken Casserole is a vibrant and flavorful dish, layering the tastes of the Southwest into a comforting and easy-to-make casserole. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, bringing a fiesta of flavors to your table!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Cholesterol
    36 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    19 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    1128 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

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Recipe View 10 mins Bring chicken breasts and water to a boil in a large skillet; cook over medium heat until chicken juices run clear and meat is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken breasts to a large plate, reserving pan juices in skillet, and shred chicken with 2 forks.

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Recipe View 13 mins Cook onion and red bell pepper in reserved drippings over medium heat until onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Return shredded chicken to the skillet. Stir black beans, corn, picante sauce, chopped green chiles, chili powder, and cumin into chicken mixture until thoroughly combined. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Pour chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish.

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Recipe View 0 mins Arrange flour tortillas in a single layer over chicken mixture. Stir fiesta soup with diced tomatoes and green chiles in a bowl until thoroughly combined; spread soup mixture over tortillas. Top casserole with Mexican cheese blend.

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Recipe View 35 mins Bake in the preheated oven until cheese topping has melted and casserole is hot, about 30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider grilling the chicken before shredding it.
Feel free to adjust the amount of picante sauce and chili powder to control the spiciness.
Add other vegetables like zucchini, yellow squash, or additional peppers for a heartier casserole.
To prevent the tortillas from becoming soggy, lightly toast them before layering them in the casserole.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream, a scoop of guacamole, or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for added freshness.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 50 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Hubert Schowalter

    The tortillas got a little soggy, but toasting them beforehand helped a lot. Will definitely make this again!

  • Heath Grady

    This is a great recipe for using up leftover chicken. It's quick, easy, and delicious!

  • Sarai Kemmer

    I loved how customizable this recipe is. I added some extra veggies and used a spicier picante sauce for an extra kick.

  • Hank Friesen

    This casserole was a huge hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and it was so easy to put together.

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