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Mexican Casserole

Mexican Casserole

A delicious Mexican casserole featuring chicken breast simmered with black beans and corn, topped with cheese and tortilla chip crumbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course casserole
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 5 servings
Calories 384 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¾ pound cubed skinless, boneless chicken breast meat
  • ½ 1.25 ounce package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 8.75 ounce can sweet corn, drained
  • ¼ cup salsa
  • water as needed
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese
  • 1 ½ cups crushed plain tortilla chips

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté chicken in oil until cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add taco seasoning, beans, corn, salsa, and a little water to prevent drying out. Cover skillet and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with ½ cup of the cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Add remaining ½ cup cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

Nutritious and kid-friendly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 27gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 1286mgPotassium: 545mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 215mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken casserole, easy recipe, family-friendly, Mexican Casserole, weeknight dinner
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