Southwest Chicken Chip Casserole
Southwest Chicken Chip Casserole layers tender chicken, creamy soups, and bright green chiles under a crunchy nacho-corn-chip topping. Each bite balances cheesy richness with gentle heat from chili powder and cumin, making it cozy and satisfying for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Melted Cheddar ties it all together in a hearty, crowd-friendly bake.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southwest Chicken Chip Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 72 / 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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- 13
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Spread corn chip crumbs over the bottom of the baking dish; press the crumbs firmly into place.
- 3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Combine diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, green chiles, milk, sour cream, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl; stir in chicken and onion to mix well. Pour over the corn chips; top with Cheddar cheese.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and the cheese is melted, 55 to 60 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 510.42 kcal High 26%
- Protein 24.6 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 35.17 g 13%
- Total Fat 29.87 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 10.78 g High 54%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 92.0 mg High 31%
- Sodium 1331.43 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 2.55 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 276.03 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 0.92 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 452.82 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 96.88 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 9.27 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Southwest Chicken Chip Casserole is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chili Powder, Corn Chips, and Cream of Chicken Soup. Each serving provides about 510.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southwest Chicken Chip Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chili Powder, Corn Chips, Cream of Chicken Soup, Cream of Mushroom Soup. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Southwest Chicken Chip Casserole?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 510.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southwest Chicken Chip Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Southwest Chicken Chip Casserole healthy?
- Southwest Chicken Chip Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 510.42 calories and 24.6 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1331.43 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.78 g (54% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes 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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