Cheesy Mexican Chicken Casserole
A comforting and flavorful casserole with tender chicken, melted cheese, and smoky spices, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Cilantro, optional, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, cream cheese, sour cream, diced green chilies, taco seasoning, and canned tomatoes. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Spread half of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Top the casserole with the remaining cheddar cheese and all the Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
[‘Use freshly grated cheese for better melting.’, ‘Cover with aluminum foil if cheese browns too quickly.’, ‘Adjust spice levels by reducing taco seasoning or swapping green chilies for bell peppers.’, ‘Prep ahead by assembling the casserole and refrigerating until ready to bake.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
Keywords: Mexican casserole, cheesy chicken casserole, Tex-Mex dinner, easy family meal, comfort food