Description
Classic Tex-Mex layered dish with torn corn tortillas, shredded chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, creamy soups, and melted cheddar cheese. This comforting casserole blends creamy, savory, and mildly spicy flavors, perfect for family meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (e.g., Rotel)
1 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp kosher salt
2 pinches garlic powder
2 pinches ground black pepper
12 corn tortillas, torn into 1-inch pieces
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 tbsp scallions (optional)
Instructions
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Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bell pepper and onion for 5 minutes until tender.
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Add chicken and soups: Stir in chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with green chiles, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
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Layer casserole: Lightly grease a 13×9-inch baking dish. Layer one-third of the torn tortillas on the bottom, then one-third of the chicken mixture and ⅔ cup cheddar cheese. Repeat layers two more times.
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Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and cheese melts and turns slightly golden.
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Finish: Optionally, sprinkle scallions on top before serving.
Notes
Use cooked shredded chicken for simpler assembly.
Tear tortillas for rustic texture and better layering.
Taste and adjust seasoning before baking.
Sharp cheddar cheese melts well for richness.
Let casserole rest before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole
- Method: Sauté & Bake
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 105
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