Mexican Chicken Casserole - seriously delicious! Everyone cleaned their plate - even our picky eaters!!! Chicken, tortilla chips, beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, taco seasoning, cream of chicken soup and cheese. Can make ahead and freeze for later. We LOVE this easy casserole recipe! #casserole #chickencasserole #mexicancasserole #easydinnerrecipe
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
Combine cooked chicken, Ranch Style Beans diced tomatoes & green chiles, onion, taco seasoning, cream of chicken soup, and water.
Put down a layer of crushed tortilla chips, followed by a layer of the chicken/bean mixture, then half of the cheddar cheese. Repeat layers.
Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly.
Notes:
I used some chopped rotisserie chicken (my secret weapon) and this was ready for the oven before it was preheated. WooHoo!! If you aren't buying rotisserie chickens at Costco or Sam's you are really missing out. They are my #1 timesaver for easy weeknight casseroles! I always have at least two pulled chickens in the freezer.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning made with chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-taco-seasoning/
This recipe uses a can of Ranch Style Beans. They are in the same section as the pinto and chili beans. If you can't find them, you can substitute chili beans.
I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup in this dish to control the sodium.
There is a little kick from a can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles. If you are serving this to kids, just make sure to grab a can of the mild diced tomatoes and green chiles. You could even just use a can of diced tomatoes or leave them out altogether.
Can I use Doritos in this Mexican Chicken Casserole? Absolutely! You can use plain tortilla chips or Doritos. I think Cool Ranch Doritos might be good in this Mexican Chicken Casserole too. I have a serious weakness for Doritos, so I will take any opportunity to add them to dinner!