Easy Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Bake
Prepare this simple, cheesy chicken and tortilla bake for a quick and satisfying family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup water or milk
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas, cut into strips or pieces
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, water or milk, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in half of the cut tortillas and half of the shredded cheese into the chicken mixture.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Layer the remaining tortilla pieces over the first layer.
- Top with the remaining chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top layer.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
- If using, spoon salsa over the top before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save preparation time.
- For a spicier flavor, add a chopped jalapeño to the chicken mixture.
- If you prefer corn tortillas, lightly warm them first to prevent cracking when cutting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 95