Sonara Chicken Casserole

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Creamy and flavorful Sonara Chicken Casserole combines tender chicken, cheesy layers, and spicy chili salsa, perfect for hearty family dinners and comfort food lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 4 whole chicken breasts
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can chili (without beans)
  • 1 can chili salsa or taco sauce
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 small onion
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 1/2 qt. casserole dish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, chili, chili salsa or taco sauce, milk, and finely chopped onion.
  3. Tear tortillas into small pieces and set aside.
  4. In a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish, layer cooked chicken cubes, half of the tortilla pieces, half of the soup mixture, and half of the grated cheeses.
  5. Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients, ending with a cheese layer on top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  7. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

559 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.6g 49% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 55.1g 20% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 17g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1099.5mg 48% DV
Potassium 403.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 61.5mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 203mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 4.4mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.7mcg 3% DV
Calcium 523.8mg 40% DV
Iron 3.7mg 20% DV
Diet fit High-protein
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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