Chicken Chip Bake (The Ultimate Super Bowl Crowd-Pleaser)
If you’re hosting for the Super Bowl and want something that feels fun, indulgent, and actually easy, this Chicken Chip Bake needs to be on your menu.
I made this after spotting it on TikTok, and it was an instant hit. My husband loved it, friends went back for seconds, and it disappeared way faster than I expected. That’s always the sign of a keeper.
Think of it as a mash-up of nachos and a casserole. Crunchy tortilla chips, saucy shredded chicken, melty cheese, beans, and all the toppings everyone loves. It’s casual food done right.
Why This Recipe Works So Well for a Crowd
• It feeds a lot of people
• It’s easy to prep ahead
• It can sit out and stay delicious
• Everyone can customize their toppings
• No one needs a fork if they don’t want one
But the real secret? Pre-cooked, shredded chicken.
Why Prepped Chicken Makes All the Difference
If there’s one habit that makes weeknight meals and entertaining easier, it’s keeping cooked, shredded chicken on hand.
I prep mine in the crockpot:
Add chicken breasts
Cover with broth
Cook on high for about 3 hours
Shred and store in the fridge
That’s it.
When chicken is already done, recipes like this come together in minutes instead of feeling like a project. It also makes last-minute hosting way less stressful.
Chicken Chip Bake Ingredients
3½ cups chopped, cooked chicken
1 (10 oz) can green enchilada sauce
16 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded and divided
4 green onions, sliced
Cooking spray
14 oz thick-cut homestyle tortilla chips
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 (10 oz) cans red enchilada sauce, divided
For serving (optional but highly encouraged):
Pico de gallo, salsa, avocado or guacamole, pickled jalepenos, cilantro, sour cream…
How to Make It
Preheat oven to 425°.
In a bowl, stir together the cooked chicken, green enchilada sauce, 1 cup of the shredded cheese, and most of the green onions. Set aside.
Spray cooking spray over the bottom of a deep 9×13 baking dish. Add half of the tortilla chips.
Top with pinto beans and another cup of shredded cheese. Pour about ¾ cup of the red enchilada sauce over the chips.
Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the top. Add the remaining chips and pour the rest of the red enchilada sauce over everything.
Top with the remaining cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.
Finish with remaining green onions and serve with all your favorite toppings.
Perfect for Game Day (or Any Gathering)
This is one of those recipes that feels right for the Super Bowl, but you’ll end up making it for casual dinners, family nights, and friends dropping by. It’s flexible, forgiving, and totally crave-worthy.
And if you already have shredded chicken prepped? You’re halfway there before you even start.
Recipe Credit
This recipe is adapted from Allrecipes.com, and I originally discovered it via @nicolesperfectbite on TikTok. Always love when social media delivers a genuinely great recipe.
Want more Super Bowl Party recipes? Grab my Super Bowl Recipe Guide HERE!
