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Shredded Mexican Chicken Casserole
Make shredded Mexican chicken casserole with salsa, corn, black beans, cumin, and melted Colby Jack cheese for a warm 35-minute family dinner.
Prep:
10
minutes
minutes
Cook:
25
minutes
minutes
Total:
35
minutes
minutes
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
4
cups
shredded chicken
cooked
2
cups
salsa
mild, medium, or hot
15.25
ounces
canned corn
drained
1
cup
black beans
rinsed
1/2
teaspoon
garlic powder
1
teaspoon
salt
adjust to taste
1/2
teaspoon
ground cumin
1 1/2
cups
Colby Jack cheese
shredded
as needed
sour cream
for serving
as needed
guacamole
for serving
as needed
green onions
sliced, for serving
Instructions
Instructions
Mix the shredded chicken, salsa, corn, black beans, salt, garlic powder, and cumin, then spread the mixture in a large casserole dish.
Cover the casserole evenly with the shredded Colby Jack cheese.
Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is heated through.
Rest briefly, then garnish with sour cream, guacamole, and green onions as desired.
Notes
Taste the salsa before adding the salt because brands vary in saltiness.