Chicken Taco Casserole – This cheesy crowd pleasing taco casserole is loaded with Mexican flavors consists of shredded juicy chicken made in less than 40 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Taco Casserole
Super Easy: Just a few steps and minimal prep work stand between you and dinnertime victory.
Family-Friendly: This casserole is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for even the pickiest eaters.
Customizable: Feel free to adapt the recipe based on your preferences and dietary needs.
Budget: This dish utilizes pantry staples and affordable ingredients.
One-Pan Wonder: Minimal cleanup is a win in my book!
Chicken Taco Casserole – Ingredients
Shredded Chicken: Use leftover rotisserie chicken, pre-cooked chicken breasts, or even canned chicken in a pinch.
Creamy Sauce: A simple combination of condensed cream of chicken soup, salsa, and spices forms the base of our flavor explosion.
Tex-Mex Fixings: Black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and bell peppers add pops of color, texture, and essential fiber.
Cheesy Goodness: A blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese is a must for ultimate gooey deliciousness.
Crunchy Topping: Crushed tortilla chips provide a delightful textural contrast and a satisfying crunch.
Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole – Tips and Tricks
- Don’t overcook the chicken. Shredded chicken should be cooked through but still tender and juicy.
- Don’t skimp on the cheese. More cheese translates to more melty goodness!
- Assemble the casserole just before baking. This ensures the tortilla chips stay nice and crispy.
- Leftover love! This casserole reheats beautifully, making it a great option for meal prepping.
Recipe Variations
Fiesta Fiesta: Add a can of drained and rinsed black beans for extra protein and fiber.
Veggie Power: Toss in some chopped zucchini, poblano peppers, or even cauliflower rice for added veggies.
Slow Cooker Magic: Prepare all the ingredients and throw them in your slow cooker on low for a hands-off approach.
Spicy Supreme: Amp up the heat with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
Serving Suggestions
Classic Taco Fixings: Top your casserole with your favorite taco toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, sour cream, and hot sauce.
Fiesta Fresh: Serve with a side of cilantro lime rice and a refreshing mango salsa.
Guac it Up: Who can resist a dollop of creamy guacamole?
How to Store The Leftover Chicken Taco Casserole?
Allow the casserole to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
Recipe FAQs
Can I use ground chicken?
Absolutely! Simply brown the ground chicken with your taco seasoning before adding it to the casserole.
What kind of salsa should I use?
Use your favorite salsa! For a milder dish, choose a mild salsa. If you like things spicy, go for a medium or hot salsa.
Do I have to use cream of chicken soup?
If you’re looking for a lighter option, you can substitute Greek yogurt or cottage cheese for half of the cream of chicken soup.
How can I make this gluten-free?
Use gluten-free corn tortillas for the crushed topping and ensure your salsa and taco seasoning are gluten-free certified.
Chicken Taco Casserole
Chicken Taco Casserole - This cheesy crowd pleasing taco casserole is loaded with Mexican flavors consists of shredded juicy chicken made in less than 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lbs chicken breast, cooked and diced (or rotisserie chicken)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans,
- 1 small white onion
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp green onions, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 red bell pepper
- cooking spray
To serve
- jalapeño slices
- Sour cream
- tortilla chips
- avocado slices
- salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, juice of one lime, sour cream, can of tomatoes and taco seasoning. Stir together until well combined.
- Fold in cheddar cheese (½ cup) into the chicken mixture bowl.
- Lightly grease the casserole with oil or with cooking spray. Add drained and rinsed black beans, peppers, and onions. Combine well.
- Add the chicken mixture into the casserole and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and garnish with green onion.
- Place the casserole into the preheated and bake for 28-30 minutes or until cheesy bubbly and golden browned.
- Add few dollops of sour cream, jalapeno slices, and avocado slices on the top.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 402Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 444mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 6gSugar: 5gProtein: 33g
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