Mexican Chicken Casserole

This Mexican chicken casserole recipe is truly the ultimate comfort food. It combines layers of crushed Doritos with juicy chicken, black beans, and tomatoes, then it gets baked in a rich, creamy sauce and topped with cheddar cheese and jalapeños. It's delicious!

The Best Mexican Chicken Casserole

If you love Mexican food or just want to break out of your regular dinner routine, then you've got to try this delicious Mexican chicken casserole recipe!

It's just jam-packed with flavor and deliciousness. It consists of savory cooked chicken, hearty black beans, a rich, creamy sauce made from cream of chicken soup, and of course, nacho cheese Dorito chips layered on the bottom. It's crunchy, it's creamy, it's cheesy, and it's a whole 'lotta yummy.

Seriously, how good does all of that sound?!

Anyway, what I love most about this Mexican chicken casserole is how easy it is to make. All you have to do is layer everything in a baking dish, sprinkle some cheese on top, then let it bake in the oven. I know it sounds too good to be true, but that's really all there is to it.

Also, since this casserole recipe is so easy to make, you'll have plenty of time to whip up a side dish to serve with it. My favorite Mexican side dish to pair with this recipe is this Chipotle guac recipe served alongside some air fryer tortilla chips.

Why This Recipe Works

Easy to prep. All you really have to do is a little mixing, then assemble the casserole and bake it. That's it!

Crowd pleaser. Anyone who loves tacos, burritos, or really any Mexican food can't get enough of this casserole, so it's the perfect busy weeknight meal for your family or dinner to impress any guests.

Winning combination. The creamy chicken mixture with the melty cheese and crunchy chips is a combo that's just to die for.

 Ingredients

The ingredient list for this recipe is also super simple. In fact, I'm willing to bet you already have most, if not all, of the ingredients you'll need to make it at home already!

Check out what you'll need:

• 3 cups crushed Dorito Nacho cheese chips (or tortilla chips)
• 14 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 3 cups cream of chicken soup
• 12 oz. can chopped tomatoes with juices (or tomatoes with green chiles)
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 ½ cups shredded mild cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack
• 2 jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced for serving (optional)

By the way, if you want to give two more Mexican-inspired recipes a try, you can use a lot of these same ingredients to make this walking taco casserole or Mexican casserole made with ground beef.

Or, for something a little different, you can make this Tex Mex casserole or this Mexican tater tot casserole!

How To Make Mexican Chicken Casserole

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)  and grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with some oil.

2. Layer the casserole: Sprinkle 1 cup of crushed Doritos (or tortilla chips) over the bottom of the baking dish. Add the cooked chicken and black beans on top. Combine cumin and cream of chicken soup in a bowl. Pour the soup over the beans and chicken.

3. Finish the casserole: Add a can of chopped tomatoes with juices on top, and sprinkle the rest of the chips on top. Add all of the cheddar and mild cheddar cheese on top of the chips.

4. Bake and serve: Bake the casserole for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the chips are golden. Serve immediately with thinly sliced jalapenos on top.

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Use crushed tortilla chips instead of Doritos if that's all you have at home.
• Use any shredded chicken, cubed cooked chicken, or any leftover chicken instead of a rotisserie chicken from the store.
• Add taco seasoning to the creamy mixture for even more flavor.
• Top the baked casserole with red enchilada sauce, sour cream, hot sauce, and green onions.

How To Store Mexican Chicken Casserole

In the fridge: Put a lid on the casserole dish that you cooked everything in, or transfer the casserole into an airtight container. Stored either of these ways, it'll last in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. 

In the freezer: If you want to keep it for longer, you can store the cooled casserole in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Reheating: Put the Mexican chicken casserole back in the casserole dish and warm it up in the oven at 350°F for about 10-12 minutes. Let the frozen casserole thaw in the fridge or add more reheating time.

FAQS About This Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

Can I make this casserole ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the casserole and assemble everything in the baking dish, except for the tortilla chips and cheese on top. Cover the casserole and store it in the fridge. When you're ready to eat it, add the chips and cheese on top and bake the casserole.

Can I use chicken thighs for Mexican chicken casserole?

Yes! Cooked chicken thighs or even chicken tenders are a great way to add more flavor to the casserole.

What can I serve with Mexican chicken casserole?

It's delicious with a variety of Mexican sides like Chipotle cilantro lime rice, Chipotle corn salsa, and Moe's queso.

More Casserole Recipes

If you love easy casserole recipes just like this chicken Mexican casserole, we have a ton more on the blog for you to check out next.

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• Burrito casserole
• Chile relleno casserole
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