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Mexican Chicken Casserole

Name: Mexican Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-Canadian
Ingredients: 3 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (398 mL); 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1.5 cups salsa; 1 cup sour cream; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 8 flour tortillas; 1 tbsp taco seasoning; 1 tsp cumin; Fresh cilantro and green onions for topping

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40 min8395 cal

By Chef Marco Deluca·Red Seal Certified Chef|March 20, 2024

This Mexican Chicken Casserole layers seasoned shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, and melty cheese between tortillas for a Tex-Mex lasagna that everyone fights over. It is endlessly customizable, freezes beautifully, and feeds a crowd. Ready in 40 minutes with mostly pantry ingredients.

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👨‍🍳Chef's Notes

Mise en Place Saves Time

“Even for quick recipes, spend 3 minutes measuring and prepping everything before you turn on the heat. It sounds counterintuitive, but it actually speeds up cooking because you're never scrambling mid-recipe.”

Bring to Room Temperature

“Take chicken out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking. Cold chicken straight from the fridge cooks unevenly — the outside overcooks while the centre stays underdone.”

Nutrition Per Serving

395

Calories

30g

Protein

18g

Fat

30g

Carbs

Fiber5g

Sugar4g

Sodium640mg

Reviews

4.8 / 5 (478 reviews)

Lauren O.

Dec 24, 2025

Easy to follow and turned out amazing. A new favourite.

Kevin K.

Nov 8, 2025

Absolutely delicious! The whole family devoured it.

Lauren Z.

Apr 3, 2025

Best chicken recipe I have tried in a long time.

Justin W.

Feb 2, 2025

My family loved this recipe. Will definitely make again!

Recipe at a Glance

Prep:

15 min

Cook:

25 min

Total:

40 min

Servings:

Difficulty:

Easy

Pro Tips

1Use rotisserie chicken for the fastest version.
2This freezes perfectly — assemble, wrap tightly, and freeze unbaked for up to 3 months.
3Let the casserole rest before cutting so it sets up properly.

Variations

Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
Add diced jalapeños for extra heat.
Swap black beans for refried beans.

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Chef Marco Deluca

Head Chef & Recipe Developer

Marco is a Red Seal certified chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience across Canada. After training at George Brown College in Toronto and working in acclaimed restaurants from Vancouver to Montreal, he founded ChickenRecipes.ca to share his expertise with home cooks. Marco specializes in making restaurant-quality chicken dishes accessible for everyday Canadian kitchens.

Red Seal Certified ChefGeorge Brown College Culinary Arts Graduate15+ years professional kitchen experience