Mexican Chicken Casserole

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Mexican Chicken Casserole.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 9x13-inch casserole dish to ensure your delicious creation doesn’t stick.

2. Step 2

   In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a rolling boil, then gently add the chicken breasts.

3. Step 3

   Let them cook until they’re no longer pink in the center, which should take about 15 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Once cooked, drain the chicken, but don’t toss that precious cooking water—set aside a cup for later.

5. Step 5

   Now, it’s time to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

6. Step 6

   In a skillet over medium heat, melt some butter and toss in the chopped onion along with minced jalapeño peppers.

7. Step 7

   Sauté these until the onion becomes soft and fragrant, which should take around 5 to 10 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Next, stir in the cream of chicken soup and the reserved chicken water, mixing everything together until it’s well combined.

9. Step 9

   Gently fold in the shredded chicken, ensuring every piece is coated in that creamy goodness.

10. Step 10

    Now, let’s build our casserole! Start by layering the bottom of your greased dish with corn tortillas.

11. Step 11

    Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, then add another layer of tortillas on top.

12. Step 12

    Repeat this layering process until you’ve used up all the chicken mixture and tortillas, finishing with a delightful layer of shredded Cheddar cheese on top.

13. Step 13

    Pop your casserole into the preheated oven and let it bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is beautifully melted and lightly browned.

14. Step 14

    The aroma wafting through your kitchen will be irresistible! Once it’s ready, take a moment to admire your handiwork before serving up this comforting dish that’s sure to please everyone at the table.

15. Step 15

    Enjoy every cheesy, flavorful bite!.