Golden Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

A nostalgic 1980s recipe, this Golden Mexican Chicken Casserole delivers a comforting, cheesy, and mildly spiced dish perfect for a family dinner. Tender chicken breasts are layered with vibrant veggies and a creamy soup base, then baked to bubbly perfection under a blanket of melted cheese. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 233.8 kcal
Protein 19g
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Ingredients for Golden Mexican Chicken Casserole

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How to Make Golden Mexican Chicken Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Lightly moisten 6-8 small corn or flour tortillas with about ½ cup of chicken broth and use them to line the bottom of the prepared dish, slightly overlapping.
  3. Arrange 1.5 lbs of cooked and deboned chicken breasts evenly over the tortillas.
  4. Top the chicken with 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced; and 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine 10.75 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 10.75 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup, and 1-2 teaspoons of your favorite hot sauce (adjust to taste).
  6. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
  7. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese blend over the top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

30g

Carbs

6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Golden Mexican Chicken Casserole?

Golden Mexican Chicken Casserole takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Golden Mexican Chicken Casserole?

Golden Mexican Chicken Casserole has approximately 233.8 calories per serving, with about 19 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Golden Mexican Chicken Casserole?

The key ingredients for Golden Mexican Chicken Casserole are Boneless Chicken, Cream Of Chicken Soup, Cream Of Mushroom Soup, Cream Of Celery Soup, Onion, Bell Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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