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
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¾ cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 small corn tortillas
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
Mix in Rotel tomatoes, corn, black beans, and cilantro. Remove from heat.
Fold in sour cream until the mixture is creamy.
In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of chicken mixture.
Layer 5 corn tortillas over the mix.
Add half of the remaining chicken mixture, then top with half of the cheeses.
Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheeses.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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