Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe
Indulge in a hearty and flavorful Chicken Taco Casserole, perfect for any family dinner or gathering! This one-dish meal features layers of shredded chicken, melty cheese, and crunchy tortillas, all baked to perfection.
Equipment
- Large Baking Dish: For layering and baking the casserole.
- Mixing Bowls: For mixing ingredients and seasonings.
- Chef’s Knife: For chopping vegetables and dicing items.
- Cutting Board: A safe way to prep vegetables.
- Spatula or Spoon: For stirring and layering ingredients.
Ingredients
- Shredded Chicken: 2 cups use pre-cooked for convenience
- Tortilla Chips: 2 cups or 6 small tortillas
- Cheddar Cheese shredded: 1 cup
- Monterrey Jack Cheese shredded: 1 cup
- Black Beans drained and rinsed: 1 can (15 oz)
- Corn frozen or canned: 1 cup
- Diced Tomatoes: 1 cup
- Onion chopped: 1 medium
- Green Bell Pepper chopped: 1 medium
- Jalapeños optional: 1 small (sliced)
- Salsa: 1 cup
- Taco Seasoning: 1 packet or 2 tbsp homemade
- Sour Cream: for serving
- Fresh Cilantro for garnish: to taste
- Lime Juice: from 1 lime
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon for sautéing, if desired
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix Chicken with Seasoning: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with taco seasoning and a dash of olive oil.
Add Veggies: Gently mix in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, green bell pepper, and jalapeños (if using).
Layer the Dish:
- Spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom of a large baking dish.
- Layer half of the chicken and veggie mixture over the salsa.
- Sprinkle half of the cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheese on top.
- If using, add a layer of tortilla chips or pieces of tortillas for added crunch.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Garnish: Remove from the oven and drizzle fresh lime juice over the top. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with a dollop of sour cream.
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Notes
You can customize the recipe by adding other vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
The casserole can be prepared ahead of time and reheated for easy meal prep.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas or tortilla chips.
The casserole can be prepared ahead of time and reheated for easy meal prep.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas or tortilla chips.