Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

Mexican Chicken casserole in white dish on counter topped with tomatoes and avocado.

5 from 2 votes

This Mexican Chicken Casserole recipe is so easy to prepare! Layer up a casserole dish filled with salsa, tortilla chips, chicken, beans, cheese, and corn and then simply put it in the oven to bake. This tasty, mouth-watering casserole will quickly become a family favorite!

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 301kcal

Author: Amanda Mason

Ingredients

2 ½ cups cooked chicken breast cubes, 2 medium chicken breast
2 4 oz cans green chiles
1 15 oz can black beans, drained
1 15 oz can corn, drained
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
2 cups salsa, divided
1½ cups Mexican blend shredded cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake until the center of the chicken reaches 165°F. Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken into bite-size cubes and set aside.
Increase the heat of the oven to 400 F. Spray a 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the 2 ½ cups of cooked cubed chicken breast, 2 4 ounce cans of green chiles, 1 ounce can of black beans, 15 ounce can of corn, and 8 ounces of softened cream cheese. Mix until combined. Set aside.
Begin assembling the casserole. Spread 1 cup of salsa evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Then, layer 2 cups of crushed tortilla chips evenly on top of the salsa.
Spread the chicken mixture over the tortilla chips.
Layer with the remaining 1 cup of salsa.
Cook for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, top with 1 ½ cups shredded cheese. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Use Mexican shredded cheese. Colby Jack or mild cheddar cheese can also be used. Using a bag of pre-shredded cheese is convenient, but shredding a fresh block of cheese will taste better than the store bought version.
To make this casserole a little bit healthier, use cheese that is made with 2% milk.You can also use a low-fat or ⅓ less fat cream cheese to save a few calories.
Break the tortilla chips into pieces that are about ¾-1” diameter. Corn tortillas or flour tortillas can also be used in place of chips.
The easiest way to crush chips is by placing them in a ziplock bag and crushing them with your hands. This is also a good way to use up the leftover broken chips in the bottom of a bag!
It is important to spread salsa into the bottom of the casserole dish before adding the chips. This helps prevent the chips from burning to the bottom of the baking dish.
For an easy dinner prep, assemble this casserole the night before, but wait to cook it. Prepare the casserole, place it in a baking dish, cover with foil, and refrigerate overnight. Let the dish sit out at room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking.

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