Mexican Chicken Bake

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A comforting, cheesy casserole layered with seasoned chicken, soft tortillas, and melted cheese.
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This Mexican Chicken Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender shredded chicken with creamy soups, spicy Rotel tomatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese. The layers of flour tortillas soften into a rich, savory base that holds everything together. It’s easy to assemble and bakes into a bubbly, golden delight. Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks, this dish serves a crowd with minimal effort. The blend of chili powder and garlic salt gives it a warm, aromatic kick without being too hot. Serve with fresh cilantro or sour cream for an extra touch of freshness.

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Mexican Chicken Bake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 57.1

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This Mexican Chicken Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender shredded chicken with creamy soups, spicy Rotel tomatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese. The layers of flour tortillas soften into a rich, savory base that holds everything together. It&# 226;ÂÂs easy to assemble and bakes into a bubbly, golden delight. Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks, this dish serves a crowd with minimal effort. The blend of chili powder and garlic salt gives it a warm, aromatic kick without being too hot. Serve with fresh cilantro or sour cream for an extra touch of freshness.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Cook chicken pieces in oil until tender and fully cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from the pan, reserving the broth in the bottom.
  4. Remove skin and bones from the chicken, then cut or shred into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, Rotel tomatoes, onions, grated cheddar cheese, garlic salt, and chili powder.
  6. Drop flour tortillas into the reserved hot chicken broth one by one until they are softened and pliable.
  7. Line the bottom of a large baking dish with a layer of the softened tortillas.
  8. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the tortilla layer.
  9. Pour the cans of cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup over the chicken.
  10. Cover with another layer of softened tortillas if desired, or leave open top.
  11. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the top is hot and golden.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 57.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.7g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 73.8mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 8.5g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 1.6g4%

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

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