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A vibrant and easy-to-prepare Shredded Chicken Casserole offering warm flavors and a delightful aroma, embodying the best of Mexican cuisine.
Shredded Chicken Casserole delivers a comforting hug to the senses. The mix of tender rotisserie chicken and creamy sour cream creates a rich, welcoming foundation, while the blend of red jalapeño and guajillo pepper sauce adds a lively kick, lifting the flavors without overwhelming them. There's a slight smokiness, perfectly balanced by the natural vibrancy of the mild pico de gallo. This harmony makes each bite a delightful adventure, inviting one to savor the contrasts.
The kitchen fills with an enticing aroma as the casserole bakes, teasing the promise of something satisfying. Throughout preparation, the sounds celebrate the joyful chaos of cooking. Shredding the chicken feels almost therapeutic, a tactile meditation before the elements mingle together. There's a charming simplicity to bringing everything together, as even cutting the tortillas into bite-sized pieces offers a moment of hands-on creativity. This is everyday magic—a dish that stands strong both solo and shared.
With a final scattering of cheese, the golden crust bakes to bubbly perfection. The comfort and excitement of Mexican culinary tradition shine, inviting everyone around the table to enjoy. Even the most novice of cooks will find joy, perhaps even a chuckle, in the effortless steps. It's about the journey as much as the destination.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 (11-ounce) jar red jalapeño and guajillo pepper red sauce
- 1 3/4 pounds rotisserie chicken shredded
- 10 corn tortillas cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups Mexican cheese shredded and divided
- 1 (8-ounce) jar mild pico de gallo
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, the red sauce, the chicken, the tortillas, 1 cup of the cheese, and the pico de gallo.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Top the mixture with the remaining cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, until heated through and the cheese is bubbly, about 25 minutes.
- Serve.
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