Ingredients

1 whole rotisserie-cooked chicken
1 can low-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup
1 can low-fat cream of mushroom soup
15 ounces cheddar cheese soup or 15 ounces nacho cheese
1 can mexicorn
1 can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
5 -6 tablespoons hot salsa ( plus more for layering )
hot sauce
4 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 -2 cup cooked spanish rice ( spicy )
1 -2 cup black beans ( optional )
3 -4 cups sharp cheddar cheese
3 -4 cups monterey jack cheese
1 package corn tortillas
Mexican Chicken Slop is a comfort food that originated in the United States, inspired by Mexican cuisine. It is a casserole dish that combines shredded chicken, corn, tomatoes, and cheese with canned soups and spices, layered with corn tortillas. This recipe adds some heat with hot salsa and hot sauce, and some variety with spanish rice. The result is a filling and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed at any time of the day, hot or cold. It is a great meal to make in advance when you are short on time, or to share with friends and family at a potluck or gathering.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.Shred the rotisserie chicken meat.
3.In a large bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese soup/nacho cheese, mexicorn, Rotel tomatoes & chilies, hot salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, and taco seasoning.
4.Mix in the shredded chicken, spanish rice, and black beans (if using).
5.Cut the corn tortillas into small bite-sized pieces.
6.Layer the tortilla pieces, then the chicken mixture, and top it off with a generous amount of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
7.Repeat layering until you are out of chicken mixture, ending with a layer of cheese.
8.Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
9.Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

PROS

This recipe is easy to make in an oven, hearty, and flavorful.

It is a budget-friendly and filling meal that can be made in advance and reheated throughout the week.

CONS

This dish contains a lot of cheese and canned soups, making it high in calories, sodium, and preservatives.

It may not be suitable for those who are lactose intolerant or following a low-fat or low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains protein from the chicken and fiber from the black beans and corn.
It can also be modified to include healthier ingredients, such as using low-sodium or low-fat versions of the soups and cheese.

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