Why is this recipe called Cowboy Chicken Casserole? Maybe because we imagine cowboys aren't fussy in the kitchen and this is the perfect un-fussy one-dish meal? Whatever the reason, you will love this super-easy recipe. It tastes kind of like a chicken taco married a tamale pie, so if your family likes Tex-Mex, this is the one-dish bake for you! Cream of chicken soup, chili, garlic and salsa blend into a creamy, spicy sauce bringing the chicken, beans, corn and tortillas together into a hearty and yummy dinner. This Cowboy Chicken Casserole is a dish everyone (cowboys included) will love.
cost per recipe: $8.21
Step 1
Heat the oven to 350°F. Stir the soup, water, chili powder, garlic powder, salsa, beans, corn, chicken and tortillas in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Spoon the chicken mixture into an 11x8x2-inch baking dish. Top with the cheese. Cover the baking dish.
Step 3
Bake for 25 minutes or until the mixture is hot.
Whole family loves this recipe
It was a school night and we were trying to stick to a budget. I came across this recipe whipped it up pretty quickly and it turned out awesome! Whether on a budget or not this is a MUST try!!
Great comfort casserole dish
So yummy and eady to make. I added olives and used corn tortillas instead of flour. Will make again.
looks yummy!
Tryin it tonite without tbe black beans and possibly Rotel instead of Pace. Havent decided yet. Ive also got cilantro im throwing in there :) Anyone else tried Rotel instead of Pace or Salsa of any kind? Thanks..
Looks delish
I haven't made this dish yet. I was wondering if a person could use tortilla chips instead of tortillas? I have all the ingredients in the house, but the beans. I don't like them. So, could I use rice or something else in it? I would use olives too. And it sounds like it needs more chili seasonings.
It’s important to note that using tortilla chips instead or tortillas may affect the texture of this recipe. If you don’t like beans, leave them out! Just remember – if you’re going to use rice instead, it may affect your baking time.
Longer, but good
In all, my hubby and I liked it (our toddler, not so much). Down side: recipe calls for 2 cups of cooked cubed chicken. Since we buy our chicken breast in bulk, we don't have pre-cooked/pre-cubed chicken, so I had to cut up and cook the chicken which added 20-30 minutes onto the preparation time.
That may be the only reason I wouldn't want to do it again. Tasted very good.
This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.