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Fiesta Chicken Casserole

Fiesta Chicken Casserole
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Fiesta Chicken Casserole is a quick, flavorful, and family-friendly dish featuring tender shredded chicken, zesty spices, creamy sour cream, and melted Mexican blend cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines protein, veggies, and carbs in one comforting dish with a festive Mexican-inspired twist.

Ingredients

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Protein and Veggies

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes and green chiles, undrained

Dairy and Seasoning

  • 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

Base

  • 2 cups cooked rice or 3 cups crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Shred cooked chicken by hand or with forks. Drain and rinse canned black beans. Measure out corn, Mexican blend cheese, Rotel tomatoes with juices, and sour cream. Having everything ready will ease assembly.
  2. Mix the Main Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is evenly coated, creating a creamy, spice-infused filling.
  3. Layer the Casserole Base: Grease a casserole dish. Spread cooked rice evenly across the bottom, or alternatively, layer crushed tortilla chips as a crunchy base to support the casserole’s flavors.
  4. Add the Chicken Mixture: Pour the combined chicken and vegetable mixture evenly over the rice or tortilla chip base, ensuring balanced distribution for every bite.
  5. Top with Cheese and Bake: Generously sprinkle the Mexican blend cheese over the top of the casserole. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 20 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add juicy flavor.
  • Do not overbake to avoid drying out the cheese.
  • Layer ingredients evenly for balanced flavor and presentation.
  • Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice after baking to brighten flavors.
  • Adjust taco seasoning or add fresh chili for preferred spice level.

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