Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole

Tex-Mex Chicken Casserole

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

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

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
  • 1/3 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

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Lightly grease a 9×13-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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

480
Calories
30g
Fat
31g
Carbs
24g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 480
% Daily Value *
Total Fat30g 38%
Saturated Fat11g 57%
Cholesterol72mg 24%
Sodium1209mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate31g 11%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars5g
Protein24g
Vitamin C16mg 78%
Calcium282mg 22%
Iron3mg 18%
Potassium285mg 6%

*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.

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