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Cheesy Mexican Chicken Casserole: A Comforting Crowd-Pleaser

A warm, cheesy, and zesty casserole that combines the comforting textures of tortillas with the bold flavors of Mexican spices. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish is simple to prepare and guaranteed to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450 g ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade
  • 1/2 cup 120 ml water
  • 1 can 10 oz / 280 g Rotel tomatoes (diced with chilies)
  • 1 can 10.5 oz / 300 g cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can 10.5 oz / 300 g cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup 120 ml sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups 170 g shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups 170 g shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 6 small tortillas flour or corn, cut into quarters
Optional Garnishes:
  • Sliced green onions
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Diced avocado
  • Extra sour cream

Method
 

Preheat Oven:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook Ground Beef:
  1. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Prepare Creamy Mixture:
  1. In a bowl, mix Rotel tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream until well blended.
Assemble the Casserole:
  1. Spread a small amount of the creamy mixture on the bottom of the dish.
  2. Layer tortilla quarters to cover the bottom.
  3. Add half the ground beef, then half the creamy mixture.
  4. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheeses.
  5. Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top.
Bake:
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish and Serve:
  1. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, avocado, or sour cream. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Customizable Heat: Use mild Rotel tomatoes or add cayenne for extra spice.
  • Cheese Tip: Shred cheese at home for better melting.
  • Make Ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours ahead; bake with an extra 10 minutes.
  • Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free tortillas and soups.

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