Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe – A Cheesy, Family-Friendly Weeknight Favorite
A hearty, cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole layered with seasoned chicken, beans, salsa, tortillas, and melted cheese. An easy, crowd-pleasing dinner packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors.
Ingredients
-
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
-
1 cup black beans, drained
-
1 cup corn (optional)
-
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
-
1½ cups salsa or enchilada sauce
-
1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
-
2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
-
2 cups crushed tortilla chips or torn corn tortillas
-
2–3 green onions, chopped
-
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
-
In a large bowl, mix chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa, taco seasoning, and 1 cup cheese.
-
Layer chips/tortillas in the dish. Add half the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Repeat layers.
-
Top with extra chips and cheese. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes more.
-
Let cool slightly. Garnish with green onions and cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers up to 4 days in the fridge. To freeze, assemble unbaked and wrap tightly. Bake from frozen at 350°F.