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Southwest Chicken Casserole Bake

Southwest Chicken Casserole Bake Recipe

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This Southwest Chicken Casserole Bake is a flavor-packed dish that brings the vibrant essence of Mexican cuisine to your table. With 15 minutes of prep and 50 minutes of baking, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 0
Calories 434 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken, cooked and cubed
  • 2 (14) ounces green enchilada sauce, divided
  • 1 1/4 cups sour cream, divided
  • 9 6 inch corn tortillas, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 4 ounces diced green chilis, drained and divided
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced and divided
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings

  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 13 x 9 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In the prepared pan, layer half of the chicken, enchilada sauce, sour cream, tortillas, chilis, tomatoes and cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes or until it starts to bubble.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Top with additional tomatoes and diced avocado.

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 875mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1378IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 383mgIron: 2mg
Keyword casserole bake, cheesy chicken bake, easy dinner recipe, Mexican-inspired recipe, Southwest chicken
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