Cotton Bowl Chicken With Peppers And Corn Chips Recipe

Game day ready! This crowd-pleasing Cotton Bowl Chicken Bake is a make-ahead casserole perfect for potlucks, hungry families, or a post-game feast. Tender chicken is simmered in a creamy, cheesy sauce with vibrant bell peppers and spicy Ortega green chiles (adjust the heat to your liking!). Crunchy Fritos corn chips add a delightful textural contrast. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for even bigger gatherings – perfect for those nostalgic family dinners!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 717.7 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cotton Bowl Chicken With Peppers And Corn Chips

  • 2 lbs cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced Ortega green chiles
  • 1 (9 ounce) bag Fritos corn chips (approximately 6 cups)
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Pam cooking spray

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How to Make Cotton Bowl Chicken With Peppers And Corn Chips

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 lbs cooked chicken (shredded or diced), 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, and 1 (4 ounce) can diced Ortega green chiles (mild or adjust to your spice preference).
  3. Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  4. Spread one layer of Fritos corn chips (approximately 1.5 cups) evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
  5. Carefully spoon the chicken and chile mixture over the Fritos layer.
  6. Sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese) over the top.
  7. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. If browning is desired, broil for the last few minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

78g

Carbs

18g

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