Easy Monterey Chicken Casserole

Chicken twist on traditional nachos. It is very easy to change up spices per taste. This is a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken. Serve with salsa or fresh tomatoes and lettuce if desired.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 9x13-inch casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 pounds diced boneless chicken

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

  • 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander (Optional)

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips, or as needed

  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute for about 5 minutes. Add onion and saute until softened, another 5 minutes. Stir in condensed soup, chile peppers, sour cream, milk, cumin, chili powder, coriander, cayenne pepper, and pepper flakes.

  3. Transfer 1/2 of the chicken mixture into a 9x13-inch pan. Layer with 1/2 of the tortilla chips and 1/2 of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers once more and cover with aluminum foil.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

521 Calories
30g Fat
33g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 521
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 840mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 31g 62%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 382mg 29%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 365mg 8%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.