Super Simple Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 1

Super Simple Chicken Tortilla Casserole Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups cooked chicken , shredded
	7 -10 white corn tortillas , roughly shredded
	1 can cream of chicken soup , mixed with 3/4 can of water
	1 canned diced green chiles
	2 -3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

460

Sugar

Fat

29g

This Super Simple Chicken Tortilla Casserole is a Tex-Mex inspired dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. It's a quick and easy recipe that can be made with leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. The shredded tortillas, creamy soup, and gooey cheese make this casserole comforting and satisfying. It's also a crowd-pleaser and can be easily customized with different toppings or ingredients. If you're looking for a family-friendly meal that can be made in under an hour, this Super Simple Chicken Tortilla Casserole recipe is a great option.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375F.
2.	In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the shredded tortillas on the bottom of the dish.
3.	Evenly spread half of the shredded chicken on top of the tortillas.
4.	Pour half of the cream of chicken soup mixture over the chicken and tortillas.
5.	Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese and canned diced green chilies over the soup mixture.
6.	Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, chicken, soup mixture, cheese, and chilies.
7.	Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
8.	Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This Super Simple Chicken Tortilla Casserole is a quick and easy recipe to make.

It’s a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or potluck meal.

The shredded chicken, tortillas, and creamy soup make this casserole comforting and filling.

CONS

While this recipe is delicious, it is also high in calories, saturated fat, and sodium.

To make it healthier, try using low-fat cheese, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup, and whole grain tortillas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe can be a good source of protein, calcium, and vitamin C.
However, it is not the healthiest option because of the high-calorie and saturated fat content.
To make this dish healthier, try adding more vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, or tomatoes.