Rotel Chicken Mexican Casserole | Mexican Chicken Casserole

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade white sauce

💰Cheaper: canned cream of mushroom soup

Homemade sauce can reduce preservatives and calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: crushed corn tortillas

Crushed corn tortillas can be a budget-friendly substitute.

black beans

🥗Healthier: cooked lentils

💰Cheaper: canned pinto beans

Pinto beans are often cheaper and provide similar texture.

In a batter bowl, combine Rotel tomatoes and cream of chicken soup.

Add green chilies and stir the mixture.

Shred sharp cheddar cheese and add it to the mixture, stirring to combine.

Microwave the mixture for about 2 minutes, checking halfway through.

Add cooked shredded chicken to the mixture and stir to coat the chicken.

Layer tortilla chips in the bottom of a baking pan.

Spread the mixture over the tortilla chips.

Crush additional tortilla chips and sprinkle them on top of the casserole.

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