Tortilla Chicken Casserole

Get ready to savor the comforting flavors of a **Tortilla Chicken Casserole**, a crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex-inspired dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This layered, cheesy casserole combines tender shredded chicken, toasted corn tortillas, and a creamy blend of sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and diced green chiles for a rich and flavorful taste. Spiced with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, every bite bursts with bold seasoning. Topped with a generous helping of melted Mexican blend cheese, this casserole is baked to golden perfection and can be garnished with fresh cilantro for a hint of freshness. Easy to assemble and ready in under an hour, this dish serves six and pairs wonderfully with a side of rice or a zesty salad for a complete meal your family will adore.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked chicken (shredded)
• 10 pieces Corn tortillas
• 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) Cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 can (4 ounces) Diced green chiles
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, diced green chiles, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 3

In a skillet over medium heat, warm the vegetable oil. Lightly toast each tortilla for about 20 seconds per side to make them pliable. Set them aside.

Step 4

Spread a thin layer of the soup mixture at the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Layer 3-4 corn tortillas evenly across the bottom of the dish, tearing them as needed to fit.

Step 6

Add half of the shredded chicken on top of the tortillas, followed by about 1/3 of the soup mixture and 1/3 of the shredded cheese.

Step 7

Repeat the layering process with another layer of tortillas, the remaining chicken, 1/3 of the soup mixture, and 1/3 of the cheese.

Step 8

Finish with a final layer of tortillas, the remaining soup mixture, and the last 1/3 of the cheese on top.

Step 9

Cover the casserole with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 10

Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2350.9 grams (2350.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3943

Total Fat 175.70g	225%
Saturated Fat 86.50g	433%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.10g
Cholesterol 948mg	316%
Sodium 7016mg	305%
Total Carbohydrate 272.40g	99%
Dietary Fiber 36.80g	131%
Total Sugars 32.70g
Protein 321.50g	643%

Vitamin D 73IU	366%
Calcium 2533mg	195%
Iron 21mg	116%
Potassium 3543mg	75%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.0%

Protein: 32.5%

Carbs: 27.5%