Chicken Tortilla Casserole

This creamy and easy chicken tortilla casserole with cream of chicken soup recipe is amazing!! My kids favorite cheesy Campbell’s bake layered with diced boneless skinless breasts, hatch chiles, and quick to throw together!

Easy Chicken Casserole with Cream of Chicken Soup

A casserole to me means that you can really add in as many goodies as you want, or omit a few if you don’t care for them. Campbell’s condensed chicken or cream of mushroom soup gives this a creamy element with very little prep for me which I love.

I have added bell peppers at times too. At first I left them out because the kids weren’t too fond of them. Recently though I included 1/2 of one diced and they didn’t mind it. I like to give the chicken I use a little added punch of flavor by adding some Wish-Bone Italian Dressing to the strips I cut. Then I brown them on the stovetop.

If you’ve never marinaded chicken this way it’s really easy way to “kick it up a notch”.  The dressing is packed full of herbs, seasonings, and contains no high fructose corn syrup. It’s also gluten free! You can add some heat in there too if you want. Use a bit of chili powder for that, hot green chiles work as well as red pepper flakes.

Can you make this with rotisserie chicken?

Yes, that would make it faster. You would just dice breasts and still soak in dressing to add flavor. In this case we used diced chicken breasts but made as a leftover chicken recipe is also delicious and a great day two meal.

Ingredient Notes

Flour tortillas are best, corn tortillas just aren’t that great for this because they are coarser and break apart instead of softening like these do. I like burrito size for this. If you use

I just used a container of Italian dressing from the store to marinate it and add more flavor but you could make it homemade if you would rather.

Use a can of condensed Cream of chicken soup to make it creamy. You could use cream of mushroom as an alternative if you would rather incorporate that flavor.

I love adding a small 4 oz. can of mild diced green chilies but these are optional. It is a great way to add some spicy flavors if you wanted to here as well.

Milk should be either whole or 2% to go with the whole creamy element and soften the tortillas as it bakes.

Your Sour cream should not be full fat for the ideal texture and creaminess. You could use plain Greek yogurt as an alternative for a healthier option.

For added veggies I like to add small bits of Bell pepper and some petite Diced tomatoes as well.

Can you substitute Rotel for Diced Tomatoes?

Yes that is a good substitute but remember that it will make your dish a bit spicy. Another alternative to this dish is you can use precooked meat if you are in a hurry or have leftovers from the night before. Skipping the first step cooking it in a pan on the stovetop though will save you a decent amount of time. Use what you have on hand I say.

Can you make this dairy free?

You’re going to want a lot of shredded cheese too, like a lot. If you need to make this dairy free like I do for my husband Daiya has a great one. It comes shredded and there is a Mexican blend that is quite good. This is close to a 30 minute meal, I mean closer to 45 but still a quick one I can throw together quickly.

Are there any Vegetarian or Vegan Alternatives for Chicken Tortilla Casserole?

Yes! For vegetarian chicken tortilla casserole use black beans, tofu, or textured vegetable protein. For a vegan option, ensure that the tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese (if using) are all plant-based and free from animal products.

How to cook Tortilla land tortillas?

These are the 3 main items you will need to make this Chicken Tortilla Casserole. If you’ve never used TortillaLand® Flour Tortillas they are really good. They are different though because they’re refrigerated! Yes, you cook them yourself so they last longer. Yes, talk about fresh!

You just put one in a pan and heat over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side. They kind of puff up, and that’s when you know they are done. You will get a light golden brown on the outside but you can crisp up as much as you would like which is great. To make our casserole with these you cut them up into strips and mix with the cooked chicken. Add all your other ingredients, and you’re ready to bake!

I typically will make this leftovers from our Crockpot chicken with Italian dressing. Great because that one uses the same dressing so the flavors are even more intensified.

Can I prepare Chicken Tortilla Casserole ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the casserole, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or foil, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. When you’re ready to bake, simply remove the cover and follow the baking instructions in the recipe. Note that the tortillas will be much softer this way when done.

How to Make Campbell Soup Chicken Tortilla Casserole

You are going to want to start out by slicing your boneless skinless chicken breasts into strips about 1″ in width. Ideally you want to marinate these in some Italian dressing and coat all pieces. Drain residual dressing and cook until chicken (if raw) is no longer pink over medium heat.

Add diced chicken and slices of your large tortillas into a bowl with all other ingredients except some of your cheddar cheese you’ll top it with. Bake in a 9×12 casserole baking dish covered with foil, uncover for the last 10 minutes to brown on top.

Other Chicken Casseroles You’ll Love

If you love this, try our other casserole recipes we have; Our Mexican Pizza Casserole is always a hit with guests. We have made this in the oven and another version in our pressure cooker. This Swedish meatball casserole is a yummy too! Then give our cheesy chicken stuffing casserole a whirl if you have leftovers some nigt.