How to Make Pinto Bean and Chicken Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a hearty and satisfying meal the whole family will love? Look no further than this delicious Pinto Bean and Chicken Casserole recipe. Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, this casserole is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.

Perfect for those busy weeknights when you need a quick and easy dinner option, this casserole can be prepped ahead of time and popped in the oven when you're ready to eat. The combination of tender chicken, creamy pinto beans, and a savo...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
  • 1 ½ cups chopped, cooked chicken
  • 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn (such as Green Giant®), drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®), undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups corn chips (such as Fritos®)
  • 2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine pinto beans, chicken, corn, diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, onion, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Spread corn chips on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish and evenly distribute the bean mixture over top. Sprinkle with Colby-Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted and casserole is heated through, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    480 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 1626mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 107mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 698mg