Monterey Chicken Casserole Recipe

This cheesy, Southwestern-inspired Monterey Chicken Casserole is a family-friendly favorite, ready in under an hour! Using pre-cooked chicken tenders or quickly grilling your own chicken breasts, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. The creamy taco sauce, vibrant vegetables, and crunchy tortilla chips create a flavor explosion that will have everyone asking for seconds. Get ready for a delicious and easy dinner that's sure to become a staple!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 408.9 kcal
Protein 55g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Monterey Chicken Casserole

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How to Make Monterey Chicken Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cubed cooked chicken (about 2 lbs cooked chicken breast or pre-cooked tenders), 1 cup mild taco sauce, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained, 1 cup frozen corn (thawed), 1 cup cooked rice, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 cup sliced olives.
  3. Pour the chicken mixture into an ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Sprinkle the tortilla chip and cheese mixture evenly over the chicken mixture.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

37g

Carbs

10g

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