Nacho Chicken Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Nacho Chicken Casserole
35 min.
2
561kcal

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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 delightful Nacho Chicken Casserole! Perfectly gluten-free and ready in just 35 minutes, this casserole is a fantastic option for those busy days when you crave something hearty yet easy to prepare.

Imagine tender, cubed chicken mingling with the crunch of crushed nacho tortilla chips, all enveloped in a creamy, savory sauce made from condensed cream of chicken soup and sour cream. The addition of fresh mushrooms and zesty green chiles brings a burst of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. And for those who enjoy a little heat, a hint of jalapeño pepper can be added to kick things up a notch!

This dish is not only a main course but also a versatile side that pairs beautifully with a fresh salad or your favorite veggies. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, you can indulge without the guilt. Plus, the gooey combination of mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top creates a golden, bubbly crust that is simply irresistible.

Whether you’re serving it for lunch, dinner, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish, this Nacho Chicken Casserole is sure to become a family favorite. So grab your baking pan and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • cup roasted chicken cubed cooked
  • 0.8 cup tortilla chips crushed
  • 0.7 cup cream of chicken soup undiluted
  • 0.5 cup mushrooms fresh sliced
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • tablespoons milk 2%
  • tablespoon chilis green chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon jalapeno finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.3 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the cheeses; stir half into the chicken mixture.
  2. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  3. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
  4. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories561kcal
Protein22.14%
Fat50.07%
Carbs27.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
67
Glycemic Load
2.87
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
17.125217432561%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:560.88kcal
28.04%
Fat:31.43g
48.35%
Saturated Fat:11.14g
69.62%
Carbohydrates:39.25g
13.08%
Net Carbohydrates:36.51g
13.28%
Sugar:3.26g
3.62%
Cholesterol:100.47mg
33.49%
Sodium:1009.64mg
43.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.26g
62.52%
Phosphorus:444.42mg
44.44%
Selenium:30.43µg
43.46%
Vitamin B3:7.2mg
36%
Calcium:325.82mg
32.58%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.59%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
22.02%
Zinc:3.11mg
20.72%
Vitamin B5:1.94mg
19.42%
Magnesium:68.49mg
17.12%
Vitamin E:2.26mg
15.08%
Iron:2.69mg
14.96%
Copper:0.28mg
14.02%
Vitamin K:13.71µg
13.06%
Potassium:447.42mg
12.78%
Vitamin A:609.08IU
12.18%
Fiber:2.73g
10.93%
Vitamin B12:0.62µg
10.28%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.24%
Folate:25.52µg
6.38%
Vitamin C:4.92mg
5.97%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.48%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.17%