Sarcie's Chicken Mexicali Recipe

Craving a comforting, cheesy Mexican-inspired casserole? This Sarcie's Chicken Mexicali Casserole is a family favorite, featuring layers of soft corn tortillas, creamy chicken, savory black beans, spicy green chilies, and plenty of melted cheese. Perfect for using up leftover chicken, this updated recipe delivers a deliciously saucy, yet perfectly set casserole. Get ready for a flavor explosion in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 611.4 kcal
Protein 79g
Rating 3.8 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sarcie's Chicken Mexicali

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How to Make Sarcie's Chicken Mexicali

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken (shredded), 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies (undrained), 1 cup Mexican crema or sour cream, 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  3. Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Layer 6-8 corn tortillas over the chicken mixture, slightly overlapping them.
  5. Spread half of the remaining chicken mixture over the tortillas.
  6. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the chicken mixture.
  7. Repeat layers with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
  8. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

89g

Carbs

11g