Jalapeño Chicken Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
21%
Jalapeño Chicken Casserole
45 min.
10
509kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner table with a dish that’s not only delicious but also gluten-free? Introducing the Jalapeño Chicken Casserole, a mouthwatering blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your hunger. This casserole is perfect for any occasion, whether you're serving it as a side dish, a hearty lunch, or the main course at your next gathering.

Imagine layers of crispy nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips, tender chopped chicken, and a creamy spinach mixture, all topped with a generous sprinkle of melted Mexican four-cheese blend. The addition of jalapeño peppers adds just the right amount of heat, making this dish a delightful experience for those who enjoy a little kick in their meals. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful casserole and have it ready to serve to your family or guests in no time.

Not only is this dish packed with flavor, but it also boasts a balanced caloric breakdown, making it a satisfying option for those mindful of their dietary choices. With 509 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress everyone at the table with this irresistible Jalapeño Chicken Casserole!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 12 ounce nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips 
  • cups meat from a rotisserie chicken cooked chopped
  • 10.8 ounce cream of chicken soup undiluted canned
  • 10 ounce pkt spinach frozen thawed chopped
  •  green onions chopped
  • 10 servings garnish: green onions 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  •  jalapeño peppers seeded chopped
  • large onion chopped
  • ounce mexican four-cheese blend shredded
  • ounce cup heavy whipping cream sour

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add chopped onion, green onions, and jalapeo; saut until tender.
  4. Remove skillet from heat; stir in spinach, soup, sour cream, and ground cumin.
  5. Layer half each of tortilla chips, chicken, spinach mixture, and cheese in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Repeat layers, ending with spinach mixture.
  6. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes; sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese, and bake 10 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
  7. Garnish, if desired.
  8. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Nacho Cheese Doritos.

Nutrition Facts

Calories509kcal
Protein24.86%
Fat53.21%
Carbs21.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.1
Glycemic Load
1.41
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.642608632212%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.75mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Quercetin
4.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:508.97kcal
25.45%
Fat:30.01g
46.18%
Saturated Fat:10g
62.48%
Carbohydrates:27.82g
9.27%
Net Carbohydrates:24.69g
8.98%
Sugar:3.23g
3.59%
Cholesterol:100.36mg
33.45%
Sodium:706.46mg
30.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.55g
63.11%
Vitamin K:126.04µg
120.03%
Vitamin A:3921.85IU
78.44%
Selenium:29.85µg
42.64%
Phosphorus:396.75mg
39.67%
Vitamin B3:7.48mg
37.38%
Calcium:282.43mg
28.24%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.36%
Vitamin E:3.5mg
23.3%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.88%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.13%
Magnesium:77.99mg
19.5%
Zinc:2.82mg
18.82%
Folate:63.68µg
15.92%
Iron:2.72mg
15.08%
Potassium:485.65mg
13.88%
Vitamin B5:1.31mg
13.08%
Fiber:3.13g
12.52%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.58%
Vitamin C:7.96mg
9.65%
Vitamin B12:0.57µg
9.55%
Copper:0.19mg
9.4%
Source:My Recipes