Southwest Chicken Casserole
A comforting and hearty dish that combines tender grilled chicken with black beans, corn, salsa, and spices, topped with sour cream and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 cup salsa Choose your favorite variety.
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend) Feel free to mix cheese varieties.
- 1 cup sour cream Can be substituted with Greek yogurt.
- to taste Tortilla chips (optional for topping) For added crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked and shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, and cumin. Mix thoroughly.
- In a 9x13-inch baking dish, place half of the chicken mixture at the bottom. Dollop half of the sour cream over the chicken and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining chicken mixture, sour cream, and cheese.
Cooking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for quick baking on busy nights. Customize with your favorite toppings like avocado or cilantro.