Description
Enjoy the flavors of tacos in a comforting casserole with this Chicken Taco Casserole recipe. Layers of black beans, diced peppers, onions, and a zesty chicken mixture, baked with cheddar cheese until bubbly and golden brown. Serve with creamy sour cream, fresh avocado, spicy jalapeños, and crunchy tortilla chips for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Taco Casserole:
- 1 lb Chicken tenderloins (cooked and diced)
- 1 can Black beans (14.5 oz)
- 1 can diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 small White onion
- 1 Red bell pepper
- ½ packet Taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 Lime (juiced)
- 2 tbsp Green onions (diced)
- Cooking spray
Serving:
- Sour cream
- Avocado slices
- Jalapeño slices
- Tortilla chips
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Ingredients: Strain and rinse the black beans. Dice the peppers and onions.
- Mix Chicken Mixture: In a bowl, combine chicken, sour cream, lime juice, tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Fold in ½ cup cheddar.
- Assemble Casserole: Spray casserole dish, add black beans, peppers, onions. Top with chicken mixture and remaining cheddar.
- Bake: Bake for 28-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Top with sour cream, avocado, jalapeños, and tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Notes
- This casserole can be customized with additional toppings like sliced olives, diced tomatoes, or hot sauce.
- Feel free to use leftover cooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Chicken Taco Casserole, Taco Casserole Recipe, Mexican Casserole, Chicken Casserole
