🌮 Chicken Nacho Casserole
🛒 Ingredients
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3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or homemade)
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1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
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1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel), drained
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2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.)
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1 small onion, diced
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1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade taco spice mix
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1 bag (about 8 oz) tortilla chips, slightly crushed
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½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for serving)
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2–3 green onions, chopped (optional garnish)
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Fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
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Jalapeño slices (optional garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Mix the filling:
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, diced onion, taco seasoning, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir well to combine. -
Layer the casserole:
In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spread half of the crushed tortilla chips on the bottom.
Spoon half of the chicken mixture evenly over the chips.
Repeat with remaining chips and chicken mixture. -
Top with cheese:
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top. -
Bake:
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. -
Serve:
Let cool for a few minutes. Top with sour cream, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeños if desired.
✅ Tips
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Use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
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Add black olives, diced bell peppers, or avocado for extra flavor.
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For a spicier kick, add hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the filling.
Want a slow cooker version or a vegetarian twist? Just let me know!