Pioneer Woman Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe
This Pioneer Woman Mexican Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken, salsa, tortillas, and a rich cheesy sauce for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal. Perfect for weeknights, this casserole brings bold Mexican-inspired flavors to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 10 small corn tortillas
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cream of chicken soup, salsa, and diced green chilies.
- Layer 5 tortillas at the bottom of a greased casserole dish.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas and sprinkle half of the cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve with a side of rice or a green salad to make it a full meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg