Nacho Chicken Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Nacho Chicken Casserole
85 min.
5
560kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your weeknight dinner with a dish that’s both comforting and packed with flavor? Look no further than this delicious Nacho Chicken Casserole! Perfectly gluten-free, this casserole combines tender diced chicken with the satisfying crunch of tortilla chips, making it a delightful main course that everyone will love.

Imagine a warm, cheesy blend of chicken, rice, and zesty tomatoes, all enveloped in a creamy sauce that brings the whole dish together. The addition of corn and green chiles adds a pop of color and a hint of spice, while the taco seasoning infuses every bite with a burst of flavor. Topped with crispy tortilla chips and melted cheddar cheese, this casserole is not just a meal; it’s an experience that will have your family coming back for seconds!

Ready in just 85 minutes and serving up to five people, this dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a hearty side for your next gathering. With approximately 560 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your loved ones with this mouthwatering Nacho Chicken Casserole that’s sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • cups roasted chicken diced cooked
  • 0.5 cup rice white instant uncooked
  • 14.5 oz tomatoes diced drained canned
  • 10.8 oz cream of chicken soup canned
  • 11 oz corn whole with red and green peppers, undrained canned
  • oz chilis green undrained chopped canned
  • 6.3 oz taco seasoning 
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • cup tortilla chips 

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In casserole, stir chicken, rice, tomatoes, soup, corn, chiles, taco seasoning mix and 1 cup of the cheese until well mixed.
  2. Cover; bake about 1 hour or until rice is tender and mixture is heated through. Top with tortilla chips; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  3. Bake about 10 minutes longer or until filling is bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories560kcal
Protein19.38%
Fat38.67%
Carbs41.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14
Glycemic Load
2.1
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.828260851943%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:559.93kcal
28%
Fat:24.7g
38%
Saturated Fat:9.4g
58.73%
Carbohydrates:60.27g
20.09%
Net Carbohydrates:50.99g
18.54%
Sugar:9.23g
10.26%
Cholesterol:80.9mg
26.97%
Sodium:3936.98mg
171.17%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.85g
55.7%
Vitamin A:3924.56IU
78.49%
Selenium:28.92µg
41.32%
Vitamin C:32.47mg
39.36%
Phosphorus:387.81mg
38.78%
Fiber:9.28g
37.1%
Vitamin B3:6.68mg
33.4%
Iron:5.9mg
32.77%
Calcium:316.94mg
31.69%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
21.16%
Zinc:3.03mg
20.18%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.02%
Folate:74.48µg
18.62%
Magnesium:60.72mg
15.18%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.2%
Potassium:481.02mg
13.74%
Vitamin E:1.96mg
13.06%
Vitamin B5:1.23mg
12.28%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.87%
Copper:0.23mg
11.74%
Vitamin K:10.52µg
10.01%
Vitamin B12:0.52µg
8.72%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.36%