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Chicken taco casserole recipe

Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe

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This cheesy chicken taco casserole is a fast, flavor-packed dinner loaded with seasoned chicken, salsa, beans, and crushed tortilla chips.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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3 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 packet taco seasoning

1 can black beans, drained

1 cup corn (canned or frozen)

1½ cups salsa

2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

3 cups tortilla chips, lightly crushed

Optional toppings: green onions, jalapeños, sour cream, cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13″ baking dish.

2. Mix chicken, taco seasoning, salsa, beans, and corn in a large bowl.

3. Spread half of the crushed chips in the baking dish.

4. Add half of the chicken mixture, then sprinkle with half of the cheese.

5. Repeat with remaining chips, chicken mixture, and cheese.

6. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

7. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

8. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Add toppings if desired.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken to save time.

 

Add jalapeños for extra heat.

 

Avoid over-saucing to keep chips crisp.

 

Reheat in oven for best texture.

  • Author: Chef Saly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American / Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg