Description
Hearty Mexican White Trash Casserole delivers a flavor-packed punch of comfort and zest. Cheesy layers of ground beef, corn, and tortilla chips create a crowd-pleasing dish that makes you crave seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 bag crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips
- 1/2 package taco seasoning mix
Liquid and Dairy Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk (236 milliliters)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and coating a 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Create a harmonious filling by thoroughly blending shredded chicken, cheese, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, sour cream, milk, and taco seasoning in a large mixing bowl until ingredients are completely integrated.
- Construct the casserole’s foundation by distributing a base layer of crushed tortilla chips across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Spread the first half of the chicken mixture evenly over the chip layer, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Add another stratum of crushed tortilla chips atop the initial chicken layer, creating a textural foundation.
- Pour the remaining chicken mixture over the second chip layer, making sure to cover the entire surface.
- Optional: Enhance the casserole’s richness by sprinkling an additional layer of cheese across the top.
- Shield the casserole with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
- After baking, remove the foil and allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving, which helps the ingredients set and makes portioning easier.
Notes
- Swap proteins easily by using ground beef, turkey, or even black beans for a vegetarian version that maintains the dish’s hearty texture and flavor profile.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium cream of chicken soup and using homemade taco seasoning, which allows better control over salt content.
- Enhance crunchiness by reserving some tortilla chips to sprinkle on top during the last 10 minutes of baking, creating a crispy golden layer that adds delightful textural contrast.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free cream of chicken soup and ensuring tortilla chips are certified gluten-free, making the casserole accessible for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg