Description
Spicy Mexican Chicken Casserole brings hearty flavors from traditional kitchens to modern dinner tables. Cheesy layers of tender chicken, zesty spices, and crisp tortillas create a satisfying meal that welcomes hungry diners to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken tenderloins
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Soup Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 ounces) (298 grams) can cream of celery soup
- 1 (10.5 ounces) (298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) chicken broth
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 (6 ounces) (170 grams) box Stove Top chicken stuffing mix
Garnish:
- Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 17-inch baking dish with a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Cut chicken into uniform bite-sized chunks and distribute evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, seasoning with a balanced blend of salt and pepper.
- Create a smooth, creamy sauce by thoroughly whisking cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, and milk until completely combined and free of lumps.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken pieces, ensuring an even and complete coverage across the entire dish.
- Generously distribute the dry stuffing mix across the top of the sauce-covered chicken, creating a uniform layer for consistent texture.
- Gently drizzle chicken broth over the stuffing layer to enhance moisture and flavor absorption.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam and ensure even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, maintaining a consistent temperature.
- Remove the foil and return the dish to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to achieve a golden-brown, crispy stuffing topping.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes to set.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately, optionally drizzling extra sauce over individual portions.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the seasoning according to personal taste preferences.
- Select low-sodium soups to control the salt content and make the dish more diet-friendly.
- Use rotisserie chicken as a time-saving alternative for quicker preparation.
- Consider gluten-free stuffing mix to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 386
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1840 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg