Chicken Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

The perfect make ahead meal for busy weeknights. Full Recipe

Chicken Tortilla Casserole is an easy Tex-Mex recipe made with layers of flour tortillas and a flavorful filling of chicken, spicy tomatoes, black beans, corn, and cheese. It is an easy dinner casserole that everyone will love.

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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Step 6

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Step 7

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REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS Refrigerator – Remove from the refrigerator and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until it is heated all the way through. Freezer – Remove from the freezer and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 30 minutes – 1 hour 45 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through. Leftovers – if you are heating up leftovers, you can heat up a single plate in the microwave for about 1 to 2 minutes or until warmed through. Or you could place the casserole container back in the oven at 350 for about 10 to 20 minutes. This will vary based on how much you have left over. Full Recipe

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