Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe: Easy, Comforting Taco Night Delight
Perfect for taco night!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
- 2 cups shredded cheese, cheddar or Mexican blend
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning.
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil and layer half of the crushed tortilla chips at the bottom.
- Spread the chicken mixture over the chips, then add half of the shredded cheese on top.
- Layer the remaining chips, salsa, and then the rest of the cheese.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving with sour cream.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include jalapeños or chopped onions in the chicken mixture.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Taco Casserole, Taco Night, Easy Recipe