Description
This Chicken Taco Casserole is a creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish featuring shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and melty cheese with a zesty taco seasoning blend. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a game day meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (like canola or avocado oil)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15-ounce can corn, drained
- 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained (reserve ¼ cup liquid)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 3 tablespoons homemade seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt (or 1 teaspoon salt + 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1¼ cups sour cream (can substitute full-fat Greek yogurt)
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (can substitute cheddar cheese)
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
For Garnish (Optional):
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sliced green onion (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 2½-quart baking dish and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add chicken and seasonings: To the skillet, add the cooked chicken, black beans, corn, drained diced tomatoes with green chilies, taco seasoning, and garlic salt. Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
- Adjust consistency: Add up to ¼ cup of the reserved tomato liquid to the mixture to achieve the desired texture, stirring to incorporate.
- Stir in dairy and cheese: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sour cream and half a cup of the shredded cheese until well combined and creamy.
- Assemble casserole: Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips over the top, then evenly distribute the remaining shredded cheese on top.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and/or sliced green onions if desired. Serve warm.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 4 days.
Notes
- This casserole is a convenient and flavorful meal, ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut and richer flavor.
- Greek yogurt can be swapped for sour cream to slightly reduce fat content.
- Customize the heat by adjusting the amount or type of taco seasoning used.
- For extra crunch and flavor, add crushed tortilla chips on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 521 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 761 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg
