Delicious Mexican Chicken Casserole
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Mexican chicken casserole, a delightful blend of tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, zesty salsa, and gooey cheese all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to make and customizable, it’s a flavorful memory-maker that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed red, green, yellow)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 6 flour tortillas
- 1 cup salsa (your choice)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet with cumin and chili powder. Cook until no longer pink (7-10 minutes).
- In a baking dish, layer half of the tortillas on the bottom. Spread half of the chicken mixture over tortillas, followed by half of the salsa and cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil in the last 10 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Let cool slightly before serving; garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg