Description
This Chicken Taco Casserole is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Layers of tender chicken, black beans, corn, and cheese are baked with tortillas and savory seasonings for a delicious Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Taco Casserole Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 ounces) RoTel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
- 8 small corn tortillas, cut into quarters
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté onions: In a skillet, sauté diced onion in olive oil until softened.
- Add ingredients: Combine chicken, taco seasoning, RoTel, black beans, corn, sour cream, and salsa. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer ingredients: In a baking dish, layer tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Rest and garnish: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- You can substitute flour tortillas or tortilla chips.
- Enhance with jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Serve with guacamole, rice, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
