How to Make Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tex-Mex cuisine is a fusion of traditional Mexican and Texan flavors, featuring bold and zesty ingredients that bring a unique and delicious twist to classic dishes. One beloved Tex-Mex recipe is the Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole, a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.

This casserole is a flavorful combination of tender chicken, creamy cheese, zesty salsa, and hearty beans, all layered together and baked to perfection. It's a one-dish won...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) bag nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as Doritos®), crushed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread corn chip crumbs over the bottom of the baking dish and press crumbs into place.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion in melted butter until tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup. cream of mushroom soup, green chiles, milk, sour cream, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Add chicken and cooked onion; stir to combine. Pour mixture over corn chips and top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, 55 to 60 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    480 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 1209mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 282mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 285mg