Description
This Mexican Tortilla Casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines layers of crispy tortillas, savory chicken, black beans, and melted cheese. It’s the perfect comfort food for any family dinner or a weekend gathering. Packed with bold spices and a creamy sour cream topping, this casserole will surely satisfy your cravings for Mexican flavors in a cozy, easy-to-make meal. With minimal prep time and a deliciously cheesy finish, this casserole is both a crowd-pleaser and a weeknight savior.
Ingredients
10 small flour tortillas, cut into strips
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup sour cream
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Layer the tortillas: In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the tortilla strips.
- Add the chicken: Spread half of the shredded chicken over the tortillas.
- Add beans and tomatoes: Top with black beans and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
- Spices: Sprinkle half of the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the layers.
- Cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the mixture.
- Repeat layers: Add another layer of tortillas, followed by the remaining chicken, black beans, tomatoes, spices, and cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, top with a dollop of sour cream, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- You can use ground beef or turkey instead of chicken if preferred.
- For a spicier dish, add more diced green chilies or jalapeños.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1012mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg