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Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole with Cheddar Tortilla Layers

Discover the Tex-Mex flavors in this comforting casserole, packed with tender chicken, tomatoes, and spices. The corn tortillas add a delightful crunch, paired perfectly with creamy Cheddar cheese.

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
60 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
4

Nutrition

calories375calories
carbohydrates28g
fat17g
protein28g

Ingredients

2 cups chicken broth
1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (12 oz) package corn tortillas, chopped
3 cups cooked, diced chicken breast meat
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
8 oz shredded Cheddar cheese
1.5 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic salt

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a shallow 3-quart casserole dish.

2

In a large bowl, mix together broth, chicken soup, mushroom soup, and tomatoes with chiles. Set aside.

3

Alternate layers of tortillas, chicken, onion, bell pepper, and cheese in the prepared casserole dish. Pour half of the soup mixture over these layers. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken, onion, and bell pepper; pour the remaining half soup mixture on top, then sprinkle with chili powder and garlic salt.

4

Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until bubbly and golden.