Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole is a family favorite and uses up leftover tortilla chips. Made with rotisserie chicken, salsa, green chilies, and lots of cheese. Gluten-free.
Change up your taco night with this flavor-packed casserole. While I love tacos as much as the next person, I believe in changing things up so Mexican Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole was created! It was worth the effort.

While we love making our favorites including Chicken Quesadillas, Baked Taco Cups, Homemade Refried Beans, and Crunchwrap Supremes, we’ve added this one to the list!
Inspired by Spicy Chicken-Tortilla Chip Casserole we played around with it, omitting the cream helping cut fat and calories.

Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp hot Mexican style chili powder or cayenne pepper
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups salsa verde
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken cubed
- 15 oz. can Great Northern beans drained and rinsed (or another white bean)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 8 oz. tortilla chips slightly crushed
- 8 oz. bag shredded Mexican cheese blend
HOW TO MAKE




Start by preheating your oven and spraying the baking pan.
Next, in a large cast-iron sauté pan or stockpot, heat olive oil. Add the onions and cook until translucent. How To Cook Onions Correctly.
Add the garlic and spices.
Stir in the flour. The purpose of the flour is to help thicken the casserole. No one wants a runny casserole when it is served!
Slowly whisk the chicken broth into mixture. Bring it to a simmer. You could also use vegetable broth if you have a can in the pantry. No need to make an extra trip to the store.


Cook for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture starts to thicken slightly. Continue to simmer while adding the other ingredients to thicken the mixture so don’t worry if your mixture is still runny after the 2-minute mark.
Stir in the salsa verde.
Next, add in the chicken. I am a big fan of rotisserie chicken recipes. I will buy a rotisserie chicken, shred the meat, and add to my recipe. It is quick & simple.
If you have an Instant Pot, learn How To Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts in the Instant Pot.
FUN FACT: Did you know Costco Rotisserie Chicken has its own Facebook page?




Add the beans into the pan. I use a can of Great Northern beans for this recipe or any other white bean that I have in the pantry.
Add the cilantro if desired.
PRO TIP: Did you know that cilantro tastes like soap or metal to some people? We recommend serving cilantro on the side or omitting if making this Mexican dish for a crowd.
Stir until well combined. Continue to let the chicken mixture simmer while you prepare your baking dish.
In the prepared pan, sprinkle about 1/3 of the crushed tortilla chips.
I don’t know about your house, but my pantry always seems to be filled with multiple open bags of corn chips with just a few chips left at the bottom of the bag. This is the perfect recipe to clean out your pantry & use up those crushed chips!
INGREDIENT SWAP: You can swap the tortilla chips for crushed Doritos.





Top the crushed chips with the cooked chicken mixture.
Then, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the chicken mixture.
Add another layer of crushed chips and any remaining shredded cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 5 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown.

Garnish your chicken and chip casserole with your favorite toppings.
Topping Ideas:
- Avocados
- Green onions
- Jalapeños
- Tomatoes
- Cilantro
- Black olives
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
- Pico de gallo

Kids love that they get to have chips for dinner. Plus, parents can be happy their children are getting healthy sources of protein from both the chicken and beans. It is a win-win situation!
MORE CHICKEN RECIPES:
- Instant Pot Chicken & Rice Soup
- Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti
- Chicken Sausage Soup
- Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Wings
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
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Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon gluten-free flour
- 1 teaspoon cumin ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano ✅
- 1/4 teaspoon hot Mexican style chili powder ✅
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth ✅
- 1 1/2 cups salsa verde ✅
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, cubed or shredded ✅
- 15 ounces Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 ounces tortilla chips, crushed ✅
- 8 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend ✅
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a 3-quart baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- ⭐️Saute onions and garlic. In large cast-iron sauté pan, or stockpot, heat olive oil. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and spices.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 teaspoon garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon hot Mexican style chili powder
- ⭐️Make the roux. Stir in flour then slowly whisk the chicken broth into the mixture. Bring to a simmer. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture starts to thicken slightly. Stir in salsa, chicken, beans, and cilantro then remove from heat.2 tablespoon gluten-free flour, 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups salsa verde, 3 cups rotisserie chicken, cubed or shredded, 15 ounces Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed, 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Layer the casserole. In the prepared pan, sprinkle about 1/3 of the crushed tortilla chips. Top with chicken mixture, sprinkle with 1/2 of the shredded cheese then top with remaining tortillas and cheese.8 ounces tortilla chips, crushed, 8 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend
- ⭐️Bake. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 5 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown.
- Garnish. Garnish with avocados, green onions, jalapenos, tomatoes or cilantro if desired.
Abbey Sharp says
This looks so epic! I want to dig in right now!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Abbey! Me too! 🙂
Pam Wattenbarger says
This looks great! Gooey, cheesy, and delicious. What more could you want out of a dinner?
Create Kids Club says
I am with you, Pam!
Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami says
This is totally something my whole family would love. It is a good twist to the taco for taco night.
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Amanda! I hope you give it a try! 🙂
Christine McMichael says
Looks soooo delicious! Perfect for a weeknight dinner. Can’t wait to try this amazing recipe soon!
Create Kids Club says
Thank you Christine! I hope you enjoy the casserole. 🙂
Adriana Martin says
Have never tried to use pre-made chips for a corn tortilla bake I guess I must try your recipe soon
Create Kids Club says
I have never cooked with tortilla chips before this recipe either, Adriana. My daughter is a bit obsessed with nachos, so I thought I would give it a try. 🙂
spiffycookie says
Bravo on making it without the cream, it looks awesome! I may have to try your version as well.
Create Kids Club says
Thanks! I hope you give it a try!
Valerie Gray (@valmg) says
That looks terrific! My oldest loves Mexican food and I’m sure he;d eat this. I’ve never had Costco rotisserie chicken but that is something that it has it’s own Facebook page.
Create Kids Club says
The rotisserie chicken and the Facebook page had me laughing. Chicken? FB? I guess anything goes. But I do hope you try the recipe, it is really good!!
VeenaAzmanov says
I love anything Mexican.. yum.. Love casserole and love tortilla.. think it will be my kinda dish
Create Kids Club says
It is a really yummy combo, Veena!
ManilaSpoon says
Love this recipe as it looks very doable and sure to be a hit in my family! Love that you used rotisserie chicken as that makes it even more convenient!
Create Kids Club says
It really is a simple and easy recipe, but I think it looks like it might be complex. I am all about simple recipes and quick ways to make them. I hope you give it a try! 🙂
Amy says
I love a good casserole! This looks perfect for a weeknight dinner that my kids will love!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Amy! I am not a huge casserole person, but this is one I could eat again and again. My kids loved it, I hope yours do too!
Traditionally Modern Food says
Using tortilla chips for adde role is something new to me. With loaded cheese can’t say no to this
Create Kids Club says
I usually don’t use them in cooking either, this one was to make my chip obsessed daughter happy. And I found that it was really good! 🙂
Daniela Anderson says
I have never used tortilla chips in casseroles, but just for snacking, but your recipe looks great. Lovely and satisfying, perfect for a family meal.
Create Kids Club says
I typically don’t use chips any other way either, Daniela, but when I saw the recipe I knew my kids would love it. I hope you enjoy!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
That is such a great weeknight dinner. I am in love with it. My family is a big fan of Mexican flavors and they would love this.
Create Kids Club says
I hope they like it, Sandhya! Mexican foods go over very well at my house too 🙂
Dene' V. Alexander says
Oh. My. Word – this looks absolutely delicious! All the best ingredients to create a dish perfect for Cinco de Mayo!
Create Kids Club says
Thank you Dene’! It is what will be on my table again come Cinco de Mayo!
Whole Food Bellies (@Wholefoodbellie) says
Yum, this sounds amazing, especially for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, especially with the use of a rotisserie chicken!
Create Kids Club says
I love using ingredients that can come together quickly, because who has time to spend hours in the kitchen?!
Molly Kumar says
This is such a great idea to use leftover tortilla chips. We always end up with some leftovers after parties which I usually have to throw away. The casserole looks so easy to make.
Create Kids Club says
Molly – that is the perfect use! I am going to start saving them in a ziplock just for this purpose 🙂
Deep Web says
For the chicken part of the recipe. It says canned roasted tomatoes but under instructions it says sundried tomatoes. Which is correct, canned roasted or sundried (not talking about the noodle part, I know that’s sundried)?
Create Kids Club says
Hello – Which recipe are you referring to? Your question is asked on the Mexican Chicken Tortilla Chip Casserole, but there are no tomatoes in this recipe, or noodles. Let me know which recipe your wondering about and I am happy to clarify! Thanks!
Mary says
This recipes was fantastic, it disappeared quickly!