Cheddar Chicken Casserole may sound weird but it works so well. The soft delicate chicken and gooey cheese with a thick tasty sauce makes this an excellent main dish. Adding a jalapeno chili gives a lovely little heat without being too much.

Cheddar Chicken Casserole

Never thought I would ever use cheddar cheese soup but in this dish it works so well.

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Casserole, Cheese, Chicken, Chillies, Dairy, Soup

Prep Time: 12

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 47

Servings: people

Calories: 1181kcal

Ingredients

4 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless
1 cup tomatoes stewed
10 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup can
10 oz condensed Cheddar cheese soup can
1 large jalapeño seeded and chopped
1 large onion peeled and chopped
2 cups tortilla chips
2 cups cheddar cheese grated

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with vegetable cooking spray; set aside.
Poach chicken in water to cover in a deep saucepan; cook until chicken is no longer pink, drain, cool and dice.
Combine chicken in prepared baking dish with tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese soup, jalapeno, and onion.
Layer tortilla chips on top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.