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Pan of Fritos Chicken Casserole topped with pickled jalapenos and diced tomatoes. A bag of BBQ Fritos and a bowl of sour cream in the background

Fritos Chicken Casserole

Stacy
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, 796 ml / 27 oz
  • 1 can black beans, drained, 540 ml / 18 oz
  • 4 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1-2 Jalapenos, diced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 500 grams cheddar or Monterey Jack, shredded, divided
  • 1 bag BBQ Fritos, 340 grams / 12 oz

Toppings, optional

  • cheese sauce
  • pickled jalapenos
  • sour cream
  • salsa

Instructions
 

  • Preheat BBQ or Oven to 400℉. BBQ should be set to indirect heat
  • Cut chicken into strips and place in BBQ/oven safe dish
  • Add broth, tomatoes, beans, chili powder, jalapeno, salt and pepper.
  • Place pan on BBQ or in oven. Close lid if using BBQ
  • Allow to cook, stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked and falling apart, about 30 minutes.
  • Once chicken is cooked, use a spatula or spoon to break up chicken into shreds
  • Top with 3/4 of the cheese and bake until cheese starts to melt, about 5 minutes
  • Spread the Fritos over the melted cheese and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and Fritos are warm.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with toppings.
Keyword appetizer, tailgating