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Southwest Chicken Bake

All Archives, Main Dish, Recipes    ·    November 14, 2017

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An easy to throw in a pan, stick in the oven meal – this Southwest Chicken Bake is one of our family favorites!

Super Simple Southwest Chicken Bake- make this yummy main dish and enjoy! www.thirtyhandmadedays.com

Southwest Chicken

By now you know easy is what I do when it comes to cooking. Sometimes I go all out but most of the time it is the quickest and meals that I know my family love that win out.  This Southwest chicken doesn’t take much effort but the results are so so so good.  You have the spices from the ingredients, the crunch from the chips and everything tastes good with cheese!

I’ve had this recipe from one of my closest friends for probably close to ten years now.  I’ve added different things here or there to give it a little variety but every time I make it, my family loves it!

 Southwest Chicken Bake

To Make This Southwest Chicken Bake, You’ll Need:

You most likely have all of the ingredients you need for this Chicken Bake sitting your pantry, but wouldn’t have thought to put them together.  You can also use this as a base and add in additional vegetables, spices, etc.

  • 3-4 chicken breasts, baked and cubed
  • salsa (recipe to make your own below)
  • cheddar cheese
  • tortilla chips
  • sour cream
  • 9×13 baking dish

What temperature to bake chicken?

This recipe calls for baked chicken.  There are lots of ways to do this,  but no matter what method you use, you need to make sure it’s cooked all the way through.  You can do at a high temperature for a shorter amount of time or a lower temperature for a longer time.

Here is a rough guideline (though it will depend on how big of chicken breasts you use):

  • Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 22-26 minutes
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes

How long to bake chicken

How long to bake chicken depends on the temperature you use and how big the chicken breasts are.  As I mentioned, you can bake low and slow or high and short.

Southwest Chicken Casserole

Chicken Casserole Ideas

If you love this easy Southwest Chicken Bake recipe, then you’re going to love these other chicken casserole ideas. 

  • Chicken Tortilla Bake 
  • Creamy Ritz Chicken Bake
  • Chicken Tatertot Casserole
  • Easy Baked Chicken Recipes

Southwest Chicken
It’s sort of a cross between nachos and a chicken bake.  I love the cheese and the crunch.  One of the things my kids love is adding toppings to it.  One kid likes sour cream, another doesn’t.  They can put whatever they want on top of it.

Southwest Chicken Bake Recipe

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Southwest Chicken Bake

Super Simple Southwest Chicken Bake- make this yummy main dish and enjoy. This is sort of like chicken nachos in a casserole dish. It's a family favorite!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Southwest Chicken Bake
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 750kcal
Author: Mique Provost

Ingredients

  • 3-4 chicken breasts cooked and diced
  • 1 c Salsa use recipe below or pre-made
  • 1 c sour cream
  • 2 c cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 c tortilla chips crushed

Easy Salsa

  • 28 oz diced tomatoes (can)
  • 4 oz green chiles diced
  • 15.25 oz corn (can) drained
  • 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 c onion chopped
  • 3/4 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/8 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix chicken, salsa and sour cream.
  • Spread layer of chicken mix on bottom.
  • Sprinkle with 1 c. of crushed tortilla chips.
  • Sprinkle with 1 c. of shredded cheese.
  • Repeat one more time.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 mins or until cheese is bubbly.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 750kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1794mg | Potassium: 1391mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1200IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 464mg | Iron: 4.9mg

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Comments

  1. Avatar for MiqueCrystal T says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    Do you think this would work with Ground Beef or Shredded pork shoulder?

  2. Avatar for MiqueChristina says

    September 3, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    I don’t have any chicken breasts but have split chicken breasts that I’m making broh out of. I’m planning on shredding that meat. How many cups of shredded chicken should I use?
    Thanks!

  3. Avatar for MiqueErica says

    September 1, 2014 at 10:46 am

    I made this and it was delicious! One of the best southwest casseroles we’ve had. My husband loved it too. Definitely try this recipe!

  4. Avatar for MiqueSher says

    August 15, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    It says one large can diced tomatoes, but I’m still not sure how big that is. Did you use the 14 or 15 oz cans or something bigger? Thanks, I’m excited to try this! And have you ever tried canned chicken instead? I was thinking of doing that.

  5. Avatar for MiqueJennifer says

    August 6, 2014 at 6:48 am

    I made this for dinner and it was yummy! However a bit runny. Was I supposed to drain the can of tomoatoes? I drained the corn and black beans. thanks!

  6. Avatar for MiqueLinda says

    June 29, 2014 at 11:24 am

    The Southwest Chicken Bake looks great! I was excited to see this had black beans in it but the recipe does not mention them. When and where do they fit in the recipe? Thanks!

    • Avatar for MiqueLinda Jones says

      June 30, 2014 at 8:16 am

      It looks like the beans, corn & spices are all listed as part of the homemade salsa recipe. I would assume you could just stir them into a store bought salsa, if desired.

  7. Avatar for MiqueJill Grzywinski says

    June 22, 2014 at 11:09 am

    I made this today for Sunday dinner. It tasted as good as it smelled! I used store bought salsa. But I added the corn, black beans and oregano to the salsa. This is an excellent quick, all your staples at home, and easy recipe. I highly recommend.

  8. Avatar for MiqueKendra Ogles says

    June 20, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    Hey there. I was just wondering how many servings you normally make out of this. We’re making it tonight and I’m not sure how to divide it up. Thanks! :D

  9. Avatar for MiqueKatie says

    June 12, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    Oh my gosh this looks SOOO good! I don’t even eat chicken and I’m drooling on my keyboard!

  10. Avatar for MiqueSandra says

    June 12, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    Hey girl, love this recipe in fact we are featuring it this week at our link party because it was the most viewed. Keep rockin’ it. xo San
    http://www.adashofsanity.com – party goes live at 8PM EST

  11. Avatar for MiqueMichelle says

    June 8, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    I’m about to be super busy at work due to a promotion. Kinda stressing about pulling off dinner at night and need more dishes like this. Love the chips in this recipe. I’m also digging the term cantry!
    Thank you for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo this week!

  12. Avatar for Mique[email protected] Well Floured Kitchen says

    June 6, 2014 at 3:44 am

    Super easy and I know it would be a hit with the kids- my kind of dinner :) Looks delicious!

  13. Avatar for MiqueCheryl Newton says

    June 5, 2014 at 8:08 am

    This looks yummy and easy. But I have a question. The ingredients list 3 cups crushed tortilla chips, but the directions seem to need only 2 cups (2 layers of 1 cup each). Do I actually need only 2 cups crushed tortilla chips, or do I use the 3 cups listed and each layer should be 1.5 cups, or do I use 3 cups and do 1 layer of 1 cup and 1 layer of 2 cups? Thanks, Cheryl

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      June 10, 2014 at 10:08 am

      Hi Cheryl- sorry about that! Thanks for noticing. I changed the recipe for 2 cups of chips. You can add more if you like- it’s one of those recipes that you can add more or less to your liking. :)

  14. Avatar for MiqueCarole from Carole's Chatter says

    June 2, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    wow, your bake looks fab – great pics! Happy to meet you via Michelle’s See Ya in the Gumbo! Cheers

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