How to Make Mexican Chicken Casseroles

Mexican chicken casseroles are popular recipes. Why? Because they're full of flavor yet still easy to make. Using the same basic ingredients - chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa, onions, peppers, tortillas, lettuce - you can surprisingly make a variety of recipes. Enchiladas, tacos, nachos, and tamales can all be made into a casserole. This makes dinner a lot simpler. So, we've established that Mexican chicken casseroles are great. Now, we will share tips and tricks on how to make Mexican chicken casseroles perfectly. Learn what makes these casseroles extraordinary and find some new recipes with which to try out your brand new skills!

How to Make Mexican Chicken Casseroles

A good Mexican chicken casserole needs to have all of the elements that are appreciated in Mexican cuisine. To accomplish this, one needs to keep a few things in mind:

• There are many different forms of Mexican cuisine (tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc.), but most casseroles focus on one at a time.
   
• The most popular Mexican chicken casseroles are in the form of enchiladas, tacos, or burritos.
   
• Other Mexican casseroles simply follow a general theme of Mexican food without choosing a specific form.
   
• Mexican dishes with rice are also popular.
   
• The spices and seasonings are the most important elements in a Mexican casserole.
   
• A good Mexican chicken casserole requires great cheese.
   
• Black beans are another popular addition to a casserole.
   
• Jalapeno peppers are the most commonly used types of pepper in Mexican food.
   
• Habanero peppers are also very popular and are considered hotter than jalapenos.

• Many people use Monteray Jack cheese or Cheddar cheese, but traditional Mexican white goat cheese with jalapeno peppers is the best choice.
   
• Using a can of Rotel (tomatoes and green chilies) is an easy way to add Mexican flavor.
   
• Tortilla chips that are at the bottom of a casserole will soften, but ones added on the top will stay crisp.
   
• Canned soups are a great way to add liquid and flavor to your casserole.  For a Mexican casserole, a spicy soup is best if you want to make it hotter.
   

Some Mexican Chicken Casseroles to Try

Now that you know how to make Mexican chicken casseroles, you are ready to start making your own. Here are some recipes to get you started. They're simple, as you'll soon learn, and full of that Mexican flavor you know and love. Have fun and enjoy!

• Easy Chicken Enchilada Bake - (pictured, left)
   
• Chicken Burrito Casserole
   
• Tortilla Chip Casserole
   
• Cheesy Mexican Chicken Casserole
   
• Green Chile Chicken Tortilla Stack
   
• Crunchy Fiesta Chicken Casserole - (pictured, right)
   
• Amy's Chicken Tortilla Casserole
   
• Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole - (pictured, middle)