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Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe

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4.1 from 7 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Chicken Taco Casserole is a quick and hearty comfort food perfect for weeknight dinners. Combining shredded chicken, creamy cheeses, black beans, corn, and flavorful spices, this baked casserole delivers the familiar taste of tacos in an easy-to-prepare dish. Topped with melty cheese and fresh cilantro, it’s best served with crunchy Fritos or tortilla chips and fresh vegetables like lettuce, tomato, green onion, and olives for added texture and flavor.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded chicken (packed)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 (4.5 oz) can diced green chiles
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Spices

  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)

Toppings and Garnishes

  • Crushed Fritos or tortilla chips
  • Lettuce, shredded
  • Diced tomato
  • Chopped green onion
  • Sliced black olives

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the casserole.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sour cream, softened cream cheese, black beans, diced green chiles, corn, and all the spices including chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt. Mix everything thoroughly until well incorporated.
  3. Transfer to Baking Dish: Lightly oil a casserole dish or a 9×9 inch baking pan. Transfer the chicken mixture into the dish and spread it evenly.
  4. Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes. Check around the 20-minute mark to ensure cheese is melting nicely and the mixture is bubbling.
  5. Finishing Touches: When the cheese is melted, slightly browned, and the filling is bubbly, remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top and allow the casserole to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve with Toppings: Serve the casserole warm accompanied by your favorite taco toppings such as crushed Fritos or tortilla chips, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and sliced black olives for added texture and fresh flavor.

Notes

  • You can use rotisserie chicken to save time on shredding.
  • Adjust the spice levels by increasing or decreasing chili powder and smoked paprika.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute sour cream and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives and use dairy-free cheese.
  • The casserole can also be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Find it online: https://myeasyplate.com/chicken-taco-casserole-recipe/