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Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Chicken Tortilla Casserole features layers of shredded chicken, seasoned tomato-based sauce, black beans, corn, and cheddar cheese assembled between flour tortillas and baked until bubbly. The combination creates a hearty casserole with Mexican-inspired flavors highlighted by chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. The texture contrasts soft tortillas with melted cheese and tender chicken, making it a filling family meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
52 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 7 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
510 kcal
Course:
Main Course
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 510
% 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.