This flavor-packed Mexican Chicken Casserole with rice is as easy as dump, mix, cover and bake! It's a cheesy, hearty meal that's as simple as it gets!

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Mexican chicken casserole on a white plate

Wanna know my favorite kind of recipes? Well, ones that are topped with ice cream are actually my favorite, BUT when it comes to dinner recipes, I like them to be EASY. Like dump, stir, cook....that easy. And this Mexican Chicken Casserole most definitely fits the bill.

This is a recipe I can imagine a busy parent making after work....with a baby on their hip and a toddler running around making a mess. (Or maybe I'm just imagining my current situation?) 🙂 Luckily it just takes a few minutes to put this one together and you'll be back to wrangling kiddos before you know it!

Mexican chicken casserole on a white plate with a dish towel in the background

Ingredients Needed

Mexican Rice - See photo below to see the brand I use
Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
Diced Tomatoes & Chilies - I use the original Rotel tomatoes, but you could also use the "hot" version for a little more kick
Black Beans - I prefer to use the low or no-sodium black beans for this recipe
Taco Seasoning
Water
Chicken - A shredded rotisserie chicken works really great for this. You could also use diced or shredded grilled chicken or any other cooked chicken you have on hand
Cheddar Cheese - If you want a little extra kick, you could swap the cheddar cheese for pepper jack
Crushed Chips - Tortilla chips, corn chips, Doritos, etc. all work great!
Optional Toppings such as additional crushed chips, sour cream, guacamole, avocado, jalapenos, cilantro, etc.

How to Make Mexican Chicken Casserole

I love how simple this recipe is!! It's really as easy as dump, stir, cover and bake. See photos below for details!

Dump all ingredients (except for the tortilla chips and 1 cup of the cheese) into a greased casserole dish
Stir well
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes
Add the crushed chips and give the casserole a stir
Top with the remaining cheddar cheese
Bake an additional 20 minutes (uncovered) and enjoy!!!

Mexican chicken casserole ingredients sectioned into a casserole dish. — 1

Mexican chicken casserole ingredients mixed in a casserole dish — 1

How to Serve & Store Mexican Chicken Casserole

My favorite way to eat this casserole is piping hot out of the oven with a dollop of sour cream, a scoop of salsa and a sprinkling of green onions. There are truly so many other topping options to choose from - jalapenos, crushed chips, hot sauce, guacamole or avocado, tomatoes, etc. I love recipes that can be customizable with toppings - so fun!

Leftover casserole can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. We like to heat the leftovers up and eat as is OR as a dip with tortilla chip scoops! We also put some of the mixture into a tortilla and enjoyed it as a quesadilla. Get creative!

Other Quick & Easy Recipes

Honey Garlic Chicken - Tender chicken cooked to perfection in a flavorful honey garlic sauce on a bed of rice – even better than your favorite take-out!

Chicken Stuffing Casserole - Another super easy dump & bake recipe!! With meat, veggies and stuffing all in one dish, supper will be on the table before you know it!

Pizza Braid - The perfect kid-friendly meal! It starts with a refrigerated pizza crust and then filling ingredients are customizable to best suit your family’s tastes!

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