Tortilla Tex Mex Casserole

If you love the flavors of tacos, enchiladas, and cheesy Mexican comfort food, this Mexican Tortilla Casserole is one recipe you’ll want to keep in your regular dinner rotation.

This all-in-one pan meal is layered with tortilla, chicken, cheese, and beans, corn, tomatoes, sauces, and when you slice it, the melted cheese is blended all in one delicious bite!

This can be made ahead of time and actually tastes better the next day, and leftovers are great!

It also freezes well for another meal so I often separate it into several containers for the kids for another quick meal.

We usually celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this American Mexican meal and many other Mexican styles recipes.

Why You Will Love Tortilla Casserole

• Easy to make: Simple ingredients and straightforward preparation make this a great weeknight dinner.
• Family-friendly: The spice level is easy to adjust for kids or anyone who prefers milder flavors.
• Cheesy and comforting: Every bite has layers of flavorful filling and melted cheese.
• Make-ahead friendly: Assemble it earlier in the day and bake it when you're ready.
• Great for leftovers: It reheats beautifully and often tastes even better the next day.
• Easy to customize: Add your favorite taco toppings, vegetables, beans, or meats.

Variations on How To Make Mexican Lasagna

• Vegetarian Tortilla Casserole: Leave out the meat and add an extra can of black beans or pinto beans along with additional corn, bell peppers, and zucchini.
• Spicy Mexican Casserole: Add diced jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, hot salsa, and a little chipotle chili powder.
• Beef and Black Bean Casserole: Replace half of the refried beans with a can of drained and rinsed black beans for additional texture.
• Add More Vegetables: Diced bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, roasted corn, or diced green chiles are all delicious additions.

Topping and Garnish Suggestions for Tortilla Tex-Mex Casserole

• Diced Tomatoes
• Habanero peppers, bell peppers, green chilies, ghost peppers, jalapeno peppers
• Any kind of sharp grated cheese, fresco or cheddar blends
• Sour Cream
• Sliced Avocado
• Black Olives
• Guacamole
• Crushed Tortilla Chips

More Recipes To Try:

Mexican Lasagna
Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas
Taco Bowl
Taco Soup

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Classic Tex Mex Foods

Don't be afraid to make this recipe your own. Casseroles like this are wonderfully forgiving.

Use leftover rotisserie chicken instead of beef, add extra vegetables, switch up the cheese, or make it as mild or spicy as your family likes.

It's an easy Mexican-inspired casserole that's hearty, cheesy, comforting, and perfect for getting dinner on the table without a lot of fuss.


Just whip up your favorite guacamole bruschetta and salsa recipes and a big pitcher of strawberry margaritas on the rocks for a fun and festive menu for Cinco De Mayo, or for any time you're party planning.

Tortilla Tex Mex Casserole

Yield: 10

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

prep time: 15 Mcook time: 20 Mtotal time: 35 M

This is an all in one pan meal with tortilla, beans, rice, corn with a delicious sauce baked with loads of bubbling Mexican blended cheeses.

ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons canola and  olive oil blend
• 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes 
• 1 onion, minced fine
• 3 cloves minced  garlic
• 4 teaspoons chili powder 
• 2 teaspoons paprika 
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin 
• 1 1 1/2 cups boneless, skinless chicken breast cubed or leftover turkey, boneless cooked rotisserie chicken or another meat you prefer
• salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste
• 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 
• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 16-ounce jar salsa verde 
• 12 small flour tortilla, corn tortilla or use 8 large flour tortilla
• 2 cups cooked rice 
• 1- 11-ounce canned corn  drained 
• 16 ounces of  shredded Mexican blended cheese and more for the top if needed
• 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
• Optional Garnishes: sour cream, nacho sauce, jalapeno peppers, salsa, taco sauce, sliced black olives, bell peppers, avocado slices, corn, black beans, crumbled tortilla chips

instructions:

How to cook Tortilla Tex Mex Casserole

1. In a large frypan, add the oil add garlic, onions and saute till it's fragrant but not browned.
2. Add chicken cubes, until the juices run clear around 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, all seasonings, tomatoes, and water until the sauce thickens around 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Stir in beans (you can also use black beans or any kinds you prefer) and set aside.
5. In a greased square 13 x 9 casserole pan start the layering process starting with pouring half the Verde sauce on the bottom.
6. Top with tortilla evenly adds a layer of rice, chicken with bean sauce, corn,  half the cheese, and half the enchilada sauce
7. Repeat the process with tortilla,  etc ending with, cheese on top of the tortilla, the more the better.
8. Bake on 350 until cheese is brown and bubbly and tortilla edges look crisp around 20 to 25 minutes.
9. Let sit a few minutes before cutting and serving.
10. Garnish with sour cream, avocado, black olives, crumbled tortilla chips, and chopped hot peppers, chilies, habanero peppers,  bell peppers, and more shredded cheese.

Calories
296

Fat (grams)
16

Sat. Fat (grams)
9

Carbs (grams)
31

Net carbs
14

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Disclosure: This recipe was originally shared in 2016. It was edited and re-published in 2020.