Mexican Vegetable-Chicken Casserole

Health score
19%
Mexican Vegetable-Chicken Casserole
45 min.
6
573kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner table with a delightful Mexican Vegetable-Chicken Casserole? This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome meal that brings together the rich flavors of Mexico in a comforting casserole format. Perfect for a family lunch or a cozy dinner with friends, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a mouthwatering casserole that serves six, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or meal prep. The combination of tender chicken, zesty green chiles, and a medley of colorful vegetables creates a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Topped with a crispy layer of nacho-seasoned tortilla chips and a gooey four-cheese Mexican blend, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor.

Not only is this casserole delicious, but it also offers a balanced caloric breakdown, with a satisfying mix of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. Whether you're looking for a main dish, a side, or a hearty lunch option, this casserole fits the bill perfectly. Serve it with a side of salsa and a dollop of sour cream for an extra kick, and watch as your loved ones come back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 15.3 ounce regular corn with red and green peppers, drained canned
  • ounce chiles green chopped canned
  • servings garnish: chile peppers whole green
  • cups meat from a rotisserie chicken cooked chopped
  • 10.8 ounce cream of chicken soup undiluted canned
  • 14.5 ounce cut green beans drained canned
  • ounces four cheese cheese blend shredded mexican-style
  • 14.5 ounce nacho-seasoned tortilla chips 
  • servings try build-a-meal 
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • tablespoons taco seasoning 

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Set aside 16 whole tortilla chips, and crush enough remaining chips to measure 1 cup.Stir together chicken, half of cheese, corn, and next 5 ingredients. Spoon into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and crushed chips.Arrange whole chips around edge of dish.
  3. Bake, covered, at 375 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
  4. Serve with salsa.
  5. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories573kcal
Protein15.52%
Fat40.73%
Carbs43.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.5
Glycemic Load
3.12
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
23.504347956699%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
3.48mg
Kaempferol
0.35mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
3.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:572.79kcal
28.64%
Fat:26.7g
41.08%
Saturated Fat:6.04g
37.73%
Carbohydrates:64.54g
21.51%
Net Carbohydrates:55.67g
20.24%
Sugar:6.59g
7.32%
Cholesterol:52.26mg
17.42%
Sodium:982.42mg
42.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.89g
45.79%
Vitamin C:85.03mg
103.07%
Vitamin K:51.54µg
49.09%
Fiber:8.87g
35.48%
Phosphorus:325.51mg
32.55%
Vitamin B6:0.63mg
31.74%
Vitamin B3:5.64mg
28.2%
Magnesium:99.81mg
24.95%
Selenium:17.22µg
24.6%
Vitamin E:3.33mg
22.18%
Vitamin A:1104.24IU
22.08%
Iron:3.79mg
21.08%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.37%
Potassium:606.41mg
17.33%
Calcium:172.01mg
17.2%
Vitamin B5:1.7mg
17.04%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.43%
Folate:65.65µg
16.41%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.99%
Zinc:2.22mg
14.78%
Copper:0.26mg
13.17%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.93%
Source:My Recipes