Description
This Pioneer Woman Mexican Chicken Casserole is a cheesy, flavor-packed dish layered with tender chicken, bold spices, black beans, corn, and melty cheese. It’s quick to prep and makes a perfect weeknight dinner or potluck favorite.
Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp chili powder
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
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1 cup frozen corn, thawed
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1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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¾ cup sour cream
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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10 small corn tortillas
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
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Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
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Mix in Rotel tomatoes, corn, black beans, and cilantro. Remove from heat.
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Fold in sour cream until the mixture is creamy.
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In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of chicken mixture.
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Layer 5 corn tortillas over the mix.
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Add half of the remaining chicken mixture, then top with half of the cheeses.
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Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheeses.
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Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve with optional sour cream and cilantro garnish.
Notes
Substitute flour tortillas if preferred, but they’ll create a softer texture.
Want it spicier? Add a dash of cayenne or chopped jalapeños.
Great for freezing! Wrap tightly and store for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg