Can I make this ahead of time?

Absolutely! Assemble everything except the top layer of chips and cheese, cover, and refrigerate. Add those right before baking so they stay crunchy.

Can I use rotisserie chicken?

Yes—and it makes the whole thing even faster. Just shred and toss it in.

What’s the best way to store leftovers?

Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture, or microwave if you’re in a hurry.

Can I make it vegetarian?

Sure! Skip the chicken and add extra beans or roasted veggies.

Chicken Tortilla Dump Dinner - Chicken magic recipes

Description

This cheesy and flavor-packed Chicken Tortilla Dump Dinner is the ultimate weeknight hero—loaded with shredded chicken, tortilla chips, beans, salsa, and gooey melted cheese. Quick to prep, easy to bake, and guaranteed to bring everyone to the table with a smile.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup salsa
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Chopped cilantro and sour cream, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and red bell pepper; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add diced tomatoes with chilies, black beans, corn, chicken, and salsa. Stir to combine; cook for 3–4 minutes until heated through.
In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread half the crushed tortilla chips. Spoon chicken mixture evenly over chips.
Top with remaining chips and sprinkle cheese over the top.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with cilantro and sour cream before serving.

Notes

Swap Mexican cheese blend for cheddar or pepper jack if you like extra spice.
Use rotisserie chicken for a faster prep.
To make ahead, assemble without topping chips and cheese; refrigerate and add them before baking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/6 of recipe)
Calories: 430 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 950 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg