This Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe is SO easy to make and it's loaded with all the flavors you're craving!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Author: The Frugal Girls
Ingredients
2cupsCooked Chicken, cubed{Rotisserie Chicken or Browned Ground Beef can be substituted}
2cupsCooked White Rice
16oz.Refried Beans
1/2cupSour Cream
14.5oz.Diced Tomatoes
4oz.Diced Green Chiles
1cupFrozen Chopped White Onionscompletely thawed
2cupsMexican Shredded Cheese{8 oz. bag}
2oz.Taco Seasoning{two 1 oz. packets}
1/2tsp.Salt
1/4tsp.Pepper
1/4tsp.Cayenne Pepper{optional}
2cupsTri-Color Tortilla Strips{Fritos or Nacho Cheese Doritos, broken into 1/2 inch sized pieces can be substituted}
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray 9×13 casserole dish with Nonstick Cooking spray.
Combine Rice, Beans, Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Green Chiles, Onions, Taco Seasoning and 1 cup of Shreeded Cheese in large bowl, and stir well.
Add cubed Chicken to mixture and continue stirring until well combined.
Transfer mixture into casserole dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove foil, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of Shredded Cheese, and evenly top with Tortilla Strips. Then bake UNCOVERED for 10 more minutes, or until cheese has melted.
Serve with a side of Chips and Guacamole or Salsa. ENJOY!