Jalapeno Chicken Casserole

SERVES: 8

PREP: 20 Min

COOK TIME: 20 Min

The powerful flavor kick coming from the chopped jalapeno peppers make our Jalapeno Chicken Casserole really pop. The ease of using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken means one less step to getting this one on the table in a flash.

What You'll Need

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 (10-3/4-ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (12-ounce) package nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips
6 cups chopped cooked chicken (see Note)
1 (8-ounce) package shredded Mexican four-cheese blend

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion, scallions, and jalapeno peppers; saute until tender. Remove skillet from heat; stir in spinach, soup, sour cream, and ground cumin.
Layer half each of tortilla chips, chicken, spinach mixture, and cheese in a lightly greased 9- x 13- inch baking dish. Repeat layers, ending with spinach mixture.
Bake 45 minutes; sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese, and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Notes

Two store-bought rotisserie chickens should yield enough chicken for this recipe.
Hungry for more? Check out our collection of Easy Mexican Casserole Recipes: the Best Mexican Casseroles.

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plwlk522372 938606 2

Sep 30, 2015

I have not been able to print, so I can bake. It looks good but I cannot say it is good until I can make it.

Maitmows 6771319

Jul 13, 2013

This was really nice, different and filling. I am also going with the theory that it must be healthy since it has spinach. The dish had a nice, zesty flavor, balanced by the creaminess of the spinach filling. I think I will take it to my next pot luck!

athens

Feb 03, 2012

I think I would use rice in place of the chips.