Easy Mexican Chicken Bake
User Reviews
3.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
522 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Mexican Chicken Bake
Description
The Easy Mexican Chicken Bake starts by mixing a chicken-flavored stuffing base with shredded cooked chicken, drained corn, rinsed black beans, diced Rotel tomatoes, shredded Mexican cheese, and milk. This combination creates a creamy, savory filling with protein, vegetables, and zesty tomato bits. The casserole is spread into a greased baking pan, then topped with additional cheese and crushed tortilla chips for texture contrast.
Baking the dish first covered keeps the moisture and heat circulating through the ingredients, allowing them to meld and heat without drying out. The final uncovered bake crisps the topping, providing a contrasting crunch to the creamy interior. The overall flavor is layered with familiar Mexican-inspired ingredients without heavy seasoning, letting the components harmonize.
This casserole suits a main dish for casual dinners and can be paired with a simple salad or steamed vegetables. Its ease of assembly and use of common pantry ingredients make it practical for weeknight cooking, requiring minimal prep and one baking dish.
Ingredients
- 1 box stuffing mix chicken flavored
- 2 cups chicken cooked shredded
- 14 oz corn drained
- 15.25 oz black beans drained rinsed
- 10 oz ROTEL
- 2 cups Mexican cheese shredded
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup tortilla chips crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except 1/2 cup cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
- Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese and chips on top of pan.
- Cover pan with foil and place into oven.
- Cook for 20 minutes covered, followed by 10 minutes without foil.
- Remove from oven and serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 522 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 522kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 776mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 626IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 413mg | 41% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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