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Chicken Taco Casserole

Our Chicken Taco Casserole recipe is an easy, customizable, and downright delicious Tex-Mex creation that's sure to become a family favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

Ingredients

For Chicken Casserole

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • ¾ cup frozen corn thawed
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup chunky salsa mild
  • 4 ounce can diced green chilies
  • 1 ½ tablespoon taco seasonings
  • 2 cups tortilla chips crushed
  • ¾ cup colby jack cheese shredded
  • ¾ cup monterey jack cheese shredded

For Topping

  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ medium avocado diced
  • ½ jalapeno sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C.
  • Grease a casserole dish with cooking spray and set it aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, diced bell pepper, corn, sour cream, salsa, diced green chilies and taco seasoning. Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
  • Transfer half of the chicken mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
  • Layer 1 cup of crushed tortilla chips over the chicken mixture.
  • Spread the remaining chicken mixture over the tortilla chips then top with the remaining chips.
  • Generously sprinkle a mixture of Colby Jack cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the casserole, ensuring it covers the top evenly.
  • Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Finally, top the casserole with diced tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced jalapenos, and chopped cilantro.
  • Serve the chicken taco casserole while it is still warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Drain Tomatoes: Fresh tomatoes are preferred for the topping. If you must use canned tomatoes, drain them thoroughly so they don’t make the casserole soggy. 
  • Layering Matters: Distribute ingredients evenly for a balanced bite in every spoonful.
  • Add Toppings After Baking: Reserve the fresh toppings like cherry tomatoes, avocado, jalapeno, and cilantro for after baking. This ensures they stay fresh and vibrant.

Nutrition

Calories: 759kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 990mg | Potassium: 941mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1990IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 468mg | Iron: 4mg