Ina Garten Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe
Ina Garten’s Mexican Chicken Casserole combines tender, shredded chicken with a flavorful mix of beans, cheese, and spices, all layered with tortillas and baked to perfection. This dish is a fusion of comforting casseroles and the bold, zesty flavors of Mexican cuisine.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
- Shredded chicken: 3 cups, cooked (rotisserie chicken works well).
- Corn tortillas: 6 large, cut into quarters.
- Black beans: 1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed.
- Diced tomatoes with green chilies: 1 can (10 ounces).
- Tomato sauce: 1 cup.
- Sour cream: 1 cup.
- Cheddar cheese: 2 cups, shredded (or Mexican cheese blend).
- Green chilies: 1 can (4 ounces), chopped.
- Cumin: 1 teaspoon.
- Chili powder: 1 teaspoon.
- Garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon.
- Salt and pepper: To taste.
- Cilantro: Fresh, chopped, for garnish.
- Lime wedges: For serving.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
Step 2: Prepare the filling
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, sour cream, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Step 3: Layer the casserole
- Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Arrange a layer of tortilla quarters over the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle a portion of the shredded cheese over the tortillas.
- Repeat the layers (chicken mixture, tortillas, cheese) until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
Step 4: Bake the casserole
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 5: Garnish and serve
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.