Description
This Chicken Taco Casserole is a savory and satisfying dish that captures the robust flavors of your favorite chicken tacos in a convenient casserole form. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or casual gatherings, this recipe features layers of tender shredded chicken, zesty salsa, and crunchy tortilla chips, all topped with melty cheese. With its easy preparation and comforting taste, this casserole is sure to become a new family favorite. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20.1 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chunky-style salsa
- 4 ounces diced green chilies
- ½ cup sour cream
- 0.85 ounce chicken taco seasoning
- 3 cups shredded white meat chicken
- 15 ounces seasoned black beans (drained)
- 3 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 2½ cups Colby jack cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, salsa, green chilies, sour cream, and taco seasoning until well mixed.
- Stir in shredded chicken and black beans until fully incorporated.
- Layer half of the mixture in the baking dish, then sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips.
- Add the remaining mixture on top of the chips.
- Top with Colby jack and Monterey jack cheeses along with remaining tortilla chips.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg