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Frito Chicken Casserole recipe

Frito Chicken Casserole: A Cheesy, Crunchy Comfort Dish You’ll Crave


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  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Frito Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken, black beans, corn, creamy sauce, melty cheese, and crunchy chili-cheese Fritos for a flavorful, family-friendly dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks!


Ingredients

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1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 small onion, finely chopped

4 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed

1 (15.25-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15.2-ounce) can corn, drained

1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained

1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles

1 (4-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1 (10-ounce) bag chili-cheese flavored corn chips


Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  • Cook the onion: Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

  • Make the filling: Stir in the chicken, black beans, corn, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chiles (including liquid), chopped green chiles, cream cheese, and cilantro. Cook until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.

  • Assemble the casserole: Spread one-third of the corn chips evenly across the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Add half of the chicken mixture and sprinkle with one-third of the shredded Cheddar cheese. Repeat with another layer of chips, chicken mixture, and cheese. Top with the remaining chips and cheese.

  • Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.

  • Rest before serving: Once baked, remove from the oven, cover, and let it sit for 30 minutes to allow the casserole to set for easier slicing.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.

Swap Cheddar for Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or a Mexican blend for extra flavor.

Add the final layer of chips right before baking to keep them crispy.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 casserole
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Protein: 28g