Sonoran Chicken Casserole
Sonoran Chicken Casserole layers tender shredded chicken with torn corn tortillas, a creamy chili-soup sauce, and a melty duo of Cheddar and Monterey Jack. The result is a cozy, richly seasoned bake with gentle heat, a touch of cumin, and cheesy comfort in every bite. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck where you want something hearty and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sonoran Chicken Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the chicken in a baking dish and cover it.
- 2
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Move the chicken to a plate and let it cool. Remove the meat from the bones and tear it into small pieces. Discard the bones.
- 3
Meanwhile, mix the chili, condensed soups, onion, picante sauce, milk, cumin, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
- 4
Spread 1/2 of the shredded chicken in a 9x13-inch baking dish; top with 1/2 of the tortilla pieces. Pour 1/2 of the chili sauce over the tortillas; sprinkle with 1/2 of each Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Repeat the layers with the remaining 1/2 shredded chicken, tortilla pieces, chili sauce, Cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 1923.44 kcal High 96%
- Protein 311.33 g Good Source 623%
- Carbohydrate 27.84 g 10%
- Total Fat 64.07 g High 82%
- Saturated Fat 15.15 g High 76%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1044.93 mg High 348%
- Sodium 3524.91 mg High 153%
- Dietary Fiber 1.84 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 493.3 mg Good Source 38%
- Iron 1.43 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 190.15 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 55.06 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.61 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sonoran Chicken Casserole is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Corn Tortilla, Cream of Chicken Soup, Cream of Mushroom Soup, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 1923.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sonoran Chicken Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Corn Tortilla, Cream of Chicken Soup, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Garlic Powder, Ground Beef. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sonoran Chicken Casserole?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1923.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sonoran Chicken Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Sonoran Chicken Casserole healthy?
- Sonoran Chicken Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 1923.44 calories and 311.33 g of protein, or 623% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3524.91 mg (153% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.15 g (76% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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