Description
Taco Chicken Casserole is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that captures the vibrant flavors of tacos in a comforting bake. Perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or potlucks, this casserole features tender shredded chicken, zesty tomatoes, hearty black beans, and layers of gooey cheese. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a delicious meal ready to please everyone at the table. Top it off with fresh avocado, crunchy tortilla chips, and cilantro for an irresistible finish. This one-pan wonder ensures easy cleanup while delivering flavor-packed goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- ½ cup cooked sweet corn
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
- Toppings: chopped avocados, diced tomato, crumbled tortilla chips, sliced black olives, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, rice, corn, and taco seasoning until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the colby jack cheese on top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and top with crumbled tortilla chips, avocado, tomato, and olives.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (about 310g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg