Shredded Mexican Chicken Casserole (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 4 cups shredded chicken
02 - 2 cups salsa
03 - 15.25 oz canned corn, drained
04 - 1 cup black beans, rinsed
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1 tsp salt
07 - 1/2 tsp cumin
08 - 1.5 cups colby jack cheese, shredded (or Mexican blend)

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - sour cream
10 - guacamole
11 - green onions

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Mix the shredded chicken, salsa, corn, black beans, salt, garlic, and cumin together and spread in a large casserole dish.
02 - Cover evenly with cheddar cheese.
03 - Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is heated through.
04 - Once done, remove from the oven and garnish with your choice of sour cream, guacamole, and green onions. Enjoy!

# Additional Notes:

01 - You can use any neutrally flavored shredded chicken. Rotisserie, baked, boiled, or fried chicken all work well.
02 - Substitute ingredients like ground beef, pinto beans, bell peppers, or cauliflower for variations.
03 - Mexican Chicken Casserole can be frozen before or after cooking. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
04 - To reheat in the microwave, heat in 30-second increments, stirring in between until warm. In the oven, cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
05 - This recipe can be easily scaled by multiplying the ingredients. Baking time in larger dishes may increase by 5-10 minutes.