published on September 30, 2020 Chicken tortilla casserole is a great way to enjoy Mexican inspired flavors any night of the week. The perfect make ahead meal for busy weeknights. There is nothing better than an easy, cheesy, comfort food casserole and this Chicken Tortilla Casserole is
exactly that. This dish is a version of a Mexican lasagna and it’s full of flavor with the perfect blend of spices and a wholesome helping of veggies. Everything gets topped with bubbly cheddar for the best Mexican inspired comfort food we know you’ll love. Note: This post may contain affiliate links. That means if you click on a link and make a
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the sauce. Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F. As the oven heats, grease or spray with a non-stick spray, a 9×13 inch casserole dish. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the onions. Saute the onions until they are softened. This is usually about 3 to 5 minutes. Add in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black beans, corn, Rotel, tomato sauce, and chicken broth and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. Assemble the layers. Start by scooping some of the sauce out into the bottom of the greased casserole dish. Place a single layer of tortillas on top of the sauce. This is about 6 shells, depending on the size of your tortillas. Spread a layer of the chicken over the tortillas then top with a layer of the sauce and a layer of cheese. Add about 6 more tortillas and repeat the layering steps. To top it all off, layer with tortillas and a layer of cheese. If you want, you can add additional cheese to the top for extra cheesiness. Bake and serve. Cover the casserole dish in aluminum foil. Place the dish in the oven and bake at 375 for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling. Take the casserole out of the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Once it has cooled slightly, serve the casserole hot with your favorite side salad, vegetables, or bread. Tips For Making Chicken Tortilla Casserole:
Can I make it ahead of time?Yes you can definitely make this ahead of time. If you want to make this over the weekend for an easy weeknight dinner that you can just pop in the oven, bake the recipe and then let it cool completely before storing in the refrigerator. The casserole can be made up to a week ahead of time. If you want to freeze the casserole, bake it and then let it cool completely. You will need to store the casserole in a freezer safe dish. You can store it for up to 2 months. Or if you prefer, you can fully assemble the casserole in a freezer and oven safe container. Reheating instructions
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Like this recipe? Chicken Tortilla CasseroleChicken Tortilla Casserole is an easy Tex-Mex recipe made with layers of flour tortillas and a flavorful filling of chicken, spicy tomatoes, black beans, corn, and cheese. It is an easy dinner casserole that everyone will love.
Calories: 510kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 104mg, Sodium: 1509mg, Potassium: 1031mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 1070IU, Vitamin C: 14.5mg, Calcium: 319mg, Iron: 4.7mg Nutrition Disclaimer: We are not certified nutritionists. Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. They are generated by an online API which recognizes ingredient names and amounts and makes calculations based on the serving size. Results may vary. Stay Connectedsubscribe to get new posts via email: |