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Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole

Name: Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) bag nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as Doritos®), crushed; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup; 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup; 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles; ⅓ cup milk; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken; 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Rating: 4.36 stars

25 Ratings
20 Reviews
5 Photos

This is a version of the famous King Ranch Chicken casserole. Careful, it packs a bit of heat!

By thedailygourmet

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

1 hr 5 mins

additional:

10 mins

total:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Step 2

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread corn chip crumbs over the bottom of the baking dish and press crumbs into place.
Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion in melted butter until tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
Step 4

Stir diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup. cream of mushroom soup, green chiles, milk, sour cream, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Add chicken and cooked onion; stir to combine. Pour mixture over corn chips and top with Cheddar cheese.
Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, 55 to 60 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Cook's Note:

Feel free to use Cool Ranch Doritos(R) and use Ro*Tel(R) tomatoes in place of the canned tomatoes and green chiles.

Partner Tip

Reynolds® Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

479.9 calories; 24.2 g protein; 31.1 g carbohydrates; 71.5 mg cholesterol; 1209.4 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (20)

Most helpful positive review

Cindy Capps Lepp

01/22/2015

Very good! Could also be a dip! Definitely would make again! I used 4 cheese Mexican....really turned out wonderful...thanks for the recipe Sarah! I also used fresh chiles but use what you have on hand. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Mark Murdock

03/12/2020

My lady didn't like it, I thought is lacked flavor. If I make it again think I'll add taco seasoning Read More

25 Ratings

5 star values: 16
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 1

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Cindy Capps Lepp

01/22/2015

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Cindy Capps Lepp

01/22/2015

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tootoolz

09/21/2015

I try to be true to recipes but I'm often at the mercy of what I have on hand. I used fresh corn tortillas which I quartered and layered the dish in three layers so mine came out more like a chicken enchilada casserole. The seasonings were spot on. I also substituted a can of cream of poblano soup with the can of chicken soup. This is a great winter comfort food but oh so easy any time you have leftover chicken. My leftover chicken was smoked so it added an additional layer of flavor to the flavor profile. Thanks Sarah! Great recipe! Read More

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passion8chef

04/15/2014

I thought this recipe was a good baseline recipe. I did however make some modification based on what I had on hand. I used plain tortilla chips in place of the Doritos added chopped sweet bell peppers to the onion step and substituted taco seasoning for the chili powder and ground cumin. I also used leftover Rotisserie chicken. I layered crushed chips chicken/soup mixture shredded cheese twice ending with shredded cheese on top. It tasted even better for leftovers the next day! Read More

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Wendy Davis

10/28/2018

This recipe is delicious. I did not change anything and we really enjoyed it. My husband is not a big Mexican food lover and he loved it which is saying a lot. I did cut the recipe in half and used one can of soup instead of two half cans. Read More

Marilyn

01/30/2017

Easy and excellent! I used a can of Rotel (already combined diced tomatoes & green chiles) instead of adding separately. Otherwise followed recipe as is. A keeper. My (finicky) daughter even took some for lunch the next day! Read More

lilbitty

08/26/2013

Just barely!!!!! OK I even added some extra spices to flavor it up more. I would not make it again. Nothing special where the family all said yum make this agin. If you like bland then it will suit your taste Read More

Sandi King Boyd

12/28/2018

Made a few tweaks used both cheese & cool ranch chips Mexican cheese no chili s just those in Rotel. Added organic tomatoes as garnish on top. Read More

Dellana

07/30/2019

Will make again. Delicious. Read More

Kayla Harper

12/31/2016

made it 2 times. both times no leftovers...that good!! Read More

Mark Murdock

03/12/2020

My lady didn't like it, I thought is lacked flavor. If I make it again think I'll add taco seasoning Read More

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Nutritional Information

Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 479.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 48 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 9 %

sugars:

fat: 45 %

saturated fat: 57 %

cholesterol: 24 %

vitamin a iu: 22 %

niacin equivalents: 62 %

vitamin b6: 19 %

vitamin c: 26 %

folate: 3 %

calcium: 28 %

iron: 18 %

magnesium: 10 %

potassium: 8 %

sodium: 48 %

thiamin: 6 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.