Chicken Tortilla Casserole
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
52 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 7 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
510 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Description
This casserole incorporates shredded chicken simmered with a mixture of black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with peppers, tomato sauce, and spices including chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. The sauce is simmered to develop flavor, then layered in a casserole dish with flour tortillas and shredded cheddar cheese in multiple layers before baking.
The baking process melts the cheese and allows the flavors to meld while the tortillas soften and absorb the sauce. The dish balances savory, slightly spicy flavors with hearty ingredients, resulting in a comforting texture with both creamy and tender components.
Chicken Tortilla Casserole serves well as a main dish for family dinners, with leftovers reheat nicely. Letting the casserole rest after baking helps it set for easier slicing. The use of common pantry ingredients makes it practical for weekday meals.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 can black beans drained
- 1 can corn drained
- 15 oz. ROTEL
- 28 oz. tomato sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 18 flour tortillas
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Heat the olive oil in skillet over medium high heat and add onion, sauteing until softened.
- Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black beans, corn, Rotel, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Scoop out some of the sauce and spread a bit on the bottom of a casserole dish and then line the bottom with tortillas (about 6).
- Spread a layer of the chicken over the tortillas then top with a layer of the sauce and a layer of cheese.
- Top with 6 more tortillas and repeat the layers adding chicken, sauce, and cheese.
- Top with the last of the tortillas and a layer of cheese.
- Cover with foil and place in oven and bake at 375 degrees F. for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling. Let rest for 10 minutes and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 510 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 510kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1509mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 1031mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1070IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 14.5mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 319mg | 32% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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