Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole is a fantastic weeknight meal that is easy to make and equally delicious! This nacho casserole takes what we all know and love about nachos and combines it in one dish to make an incredible meal.
Making this tortilla chip casserole is as simple as layering a few ingredients and popping it in the oven, the results are a simply incredible meal. The combination of flavors and textures in this chicken nacho chip casserole is heavenly, it is a recipe you will want to try today!
Tortilla Chip Casserole
Food rarely goes bad at my house and not just because my five-year old already eats like he is 15. But because I regularly scan the contents of my fridge and pantry in an effort to use everything up before it turns into a science experiment! This recipe is a result of me getting creative with the last 1/3 of a bag of tortilla chips. My husband was reluctant to take a bite when he had heard what I had made it with, but was pleasantly surprised after he took a bite! Now, the whole family looks forward to this casserole when there are nothing but crumbs left at the bottom of the tortilla chip bag. This recipe is very versatile too, you can change up ingredients to reflect your families tastes. If you don’t have or like pinto beans, use kidney or black beans instead. I am a big fan of using what you have on hand. If your family likes more or less flavor, adjust spices accordingly!
Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole
Tomatoes: You will need 1 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes for amazing flavor in this dish.
Cumin: Add in 1/2 teaspoon of cumin to give this some amazing flavor.
Taco seasoning: For more added deliciousness, use 1/2 teaspoon of taco seasoning too.
Salt: Use a pinch or two of salt for added flavor, according to your taste preference.
Tortilla chips: To add in some amazing texture, you need 1 1/2 cups of crushed tortilla chips.
Chicken: Use about 1 cup of diced and cooked chicken for added protein for this meal. I like to use the canned chicken for recipes like this, it is easy and tastes great.
Chilies: Add in 1 4-ounce can of green chilies for a fantastic flavor addition to this nacho casserole.
Beans: Using 1 14-ounce can of beans, whatever you love best or have on hand. I like to use pinto, kidney, or black beans, I use whatever I happen to have in the pantry at the time.
Cream of chicken: You need 1 14-ounce can of cream of chicken soup to create a nice consistency to the casserole.
Sour cream: Adding in 1/4 cup of sour cream makes the casserole mixture a lovely creamy texture.
Milk: For added moisture, use 3/4 cup of milk for this recipe.
Cheese: Use 1/2 cup of shredded cheese for this casserole, I like to use the Mexican cheese blend or the Colby blend.
How to make Chicken Nacho Casserole
Prep
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F.
Assembly
Begin by draining most of the liquid from the can of diced tomatoes and pour in an 8×8 baking dish. Then, sprinkle the tomatoes with cumin, taco seasoning and salt, stir it a little to mix it up.
Next, crush the tortilla chips and layer over the tomatoes.
After that, layer the cooked and shredded chicken over the chips, then add the green chilies and whatever your choice of beans is.
Lastly, in a separate small bowl combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk. Stir this mixture well and then pour over the top of the ingredients in the baking dish.
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes. Then, spread the cheese on top and let it melt in the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes.
If desired, sprinkle a few cilantro leaves on top for added flavor!
Serve and enjoy!
Sprinkle a few cilantro leaves on top for added flavor!
Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes
- ½ tsp Cumin
- ½ tsp Taco seasoning
- 1 Pinch or two of salt for added flavor according to your taste preference.
- 1 ½ cups Tortilla chips crushed
- 1 cup Diced and cooked chicken
- 1 4-ounce can of green chilies
- 1 14-ounce can of beans- pinto, kidney, or black beans
- 1 14-ounce can of cream of chicken soup
- ¼ cup Sour cream
- ¾ cup Milk:
- ½ cup Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prep: Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Assembly: Begin by draining most of the liquid from the can of diced tomatoes and pour in an 8×8 baking dish. Then, sprinkle the tomatoes with cumin, taco seasoning and salt, stir it a little to mix it up.
- Next, crush the tortilla chips and layer over the tomatoes.
- After that, layer the cooked and shredded chicken over the chips, then add the green chilies and whatever your choice of beans is.
- Lastly, in a separate small bowl combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk. Stir this mixture well and then pour over the top of the ingredients in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes. Then, spread the cheese on top and let it melt in the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- If desired, sprinkle a few cilantro leaves on top for added flavor! Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
How long is nacho casserole good for?
You can keep this chicken nacho casserole stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat your servings in the oven or microwave until warmed through before eating. Be aware the texture will change over time, eating it sooner is better.
What other ingredients would taste good in this nacho casserole?
Some other amazing ideas for things to add to this recipe would be, Spanish style rice, refried beans, instead of chicken, you can include cooked ground beef. Another great addition would be whole kernel corn and chunks of avocado sprinkled on top after baking is done. This recipe is so versatile, you can switch up many ingredients and try out new flavors every time you make it.
More amazing casserole recipes to try, check them out!
- CHEESY BAKED EGG CASSEROLE
- BUFFALO CHICKEN TATERTOT CASSEROLE
- CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE
- HASH BROWN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
- CHICKEN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
- CHEESY WILD RICE CASSEROLE
- HOLIDAY HAM & CHEESE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
- CHICKEN TORTILLA CHIP CASSEROLE
- CINNAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole is a fantastic weeknight meal that is easy to make and equally delicious! This nacho casserole takes what we all know and love about nachos and combines it in one dish to make an incredible meal.
Smoaky says
I like the recipe but the instructions are not quite right. It says lay the crushed chips over the black beans, then the next step you are mixing the beans in with what is left? Does it go tomatoes, beans, chips everything or tomatoes, chips everything?
Tinahannam says
Totally agree! The instructions are unclear and missing the majority of steps🤦♀️