Description
(SUPER EASY) Chicken Nacho Casserole is a delicious Tex-Mex inspired dish that combines shredded chicken, creamy soup, and cheese with the crunch of tortilla chips for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Nacho Casserole:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (divided)
- 1 (11-ounce) bag tortilla chips (roughly crushed)
- Chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Layer: Spread half of the crushed tortilla chips in the baking dish. Add the chicken mixture on top. Layer with remaining chips and cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro and jalapeños. Serve hot.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- Enhance with black beans or corn.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
