This vibrant casserole is a symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal. Tender chicken mingles with colorful bell peppers, hearty beans, and sweet corn, all nestled between layers of soft corn tortillas and topped with melted pepper jack cheese. A fiesta in every bite!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
Carbohydrate
65 g
Cholesterol
91 mg
Fiber
15 g
Protein
41 g
Saturated Fat
9 g
Sodium
889 mg
Sugar
5 g
Fat
20 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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5 mins
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
02 Step
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10 mins
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and season with cumin, Mexican seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Stir in the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until the chicken is browned, approximately 5 minutes.
03 Step
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30 mins
Add the chopped red, yellow, and orange bell peppers to the skillet. Cook and stir for another 5 minutes, then mix in the black beans, kidney beans, and frozen corn kernels. Remove the skillet from the heat.
04 Step
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10 mins
Line the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch baking dish with the corn tortillas, slightly overlapping them as needed.
05 Step
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Pour the skillet mixture evenly over the tortilla base in the baking dish.
06 Step
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Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro evenly over the skillet mixture, then top with the shredded pepper jack cheese.
07 Step
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown on top.
08 Step
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Remove the casserole from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with your favorite Mexican food toppings.
For a spicier kick, add a diced jalapeño pepper to the skillet along with the bell peppers.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or beef for the chicken.
If you don't have pepper jack cheese, Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese work well too.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Stanton Roberts
Apr 5, 2025I added a can of diced tomatoes with green chiles for extra flavor and it was delicious!
Xander Stanton
Mar 1, 2025The pepperjack cheese gives it a nice little kick. I'll definitely be making this again.
Norene Osinski
Jun 24, 2024The corn tortillas get nice and soft in the oven. It's like having enchiladas without all the rolling!
Rhiannon Kozey
May 15, 2024This is a great recipe for potlucks and parties. It's always a hit!
Norval Skiles
May 11, 2024I like to add a layer of sour cream before the cheese for extra creaminess.
Nathaniel Bins
Apr 17, 2024This casserole is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's so easy to throw together and everyone in my family loves it.
Laurel Marks
Mar 28, 2024Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. I've added zucchini, mushrooms, and even spinach to this casserole.
Brice Oreilly
Feb 1, 2024Next time I'm going to try using sweet potatoes to give it a slightly sweet edge!
Conner Maggio
Dec 2, 2023I used leftover grilled chicken and it worked perfectly. This is a great way to use up ingredients you already have on hand.
Lavern Cremin
Aug 24, 2023My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this casserole! I'm so glad I found this recipe.