Name: Chicken Tortilla Dump Dinner: 1 Easy Meal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup frozen corn; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 cup salsa; 2 cups crushed tortilla chips; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; Chopped cilantro and sour cream for garnish (optional)

Description

The Chicken Tortilla Dump Dinner is a quick and flavorful Tex-Mex meal perfect for busy weeknights. This dump-and-bake dish combines classic ingredients like salsa, beans, corn, and spices with chicken and cheese, topped with crushed tortilla chips for a crunchy finish.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup salsa
2 cups crushed tortilla chips
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Chopped cilantro and sour cream for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add diced tomatoes with chilies, black beans, corn, cooked chicken, and salsa. Stir to combine and heat through for 3–4 minutes.
In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread half of the crushed tortilla chips evenly.
Pour the chicken mixture over the chips, spreading it out.
Top with the remaining tortilla chips and shredded cheese.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Serve hot.

Notes

This dump dinner is easily customizable with different vegetables or spice levels.
Using rotisserie chicken saves time and effort.
Leftovers store and reheat well, making it great for meal prep.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Dump and Bake
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
Calories: 420 kcal

Keywords: Chicken Tortilla Dump Dinner, Tex-Mex casserole, easy chicken dinner, dump dinner recipe, one-dish meal, quick weeknight meal