Fiesta Chicken Casserole

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Mix the filling:
   • In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, salsa, and spices. Stir well.
3. Layer the casserole:
   • Optional: Place a layer of tortilla strips on the bottom of the dish.
   • Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas (or directly in the dish if skipping tortillas).
   • Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese.
   • Repeat with remaining chicken mixture and top with remaining cheese.
4. Bake:
   • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
   • Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve:
   • Garnish with fresh cilantro or sliced green onions.
   • Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or tortilla chips if desired.

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✨ Tip:

• You can add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
• Leftovers reheat well and taste even better the next day!

If you like, I can also give you a quick 1-pan version that’s ready in under 30 minutes for busy nights. Do you want me to do that?