Description
Chicken Nacho Casserole is a delicious, layered dish filled with tender chicken, crunchy tortilla chips, melted cheese, and zesty seasonings. It’s a crowd-pleasing comfort food that’s perfect for family dinners or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 bag tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, salsa, sour cream, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the crushed tortilla chips, then spread half of the chicken mixture over the chips. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheeses on top.
- Repeat the layers: tortilla chips, chicken mixture, and cheese. Finish with a layer of cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add other ingredients like jalapeños, olives, or corn for extra flavor and texture.
- For a spicier version, use a hot salsa or add more chili powder and diced green chilies.
- You can prepare the casserole in advance and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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