Description
Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Casserole is a cheesy, hearty, flavor-packed easy dinner made with shredded chicken, rice, beans, corn, salsa, taco seasoning, and melty cheese. It is perfect for weeknight dinner ideas, family meal prep, potluck food ideas, and quick comfort food when you want taco night in a simple baked casserole.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups cooked white rice
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels
1 1/2 cups salsa
1 packet taco seasoning
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced black olives
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips, optional
1 jalapeño, sliced, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, corn, salsa, taco seasoning, cream cheese, and sour cream. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
3. Spread half of the chicken and rice mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the first layer.
5. Add the remaining chicken and rice mixture on top, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
7. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before topping with diced tomatoes, black olives, green onions, cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, and jalapeño if using.
9. Serve warm with extra salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
Do not add the fresh toppings before baking, especially tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and tortilla chips. They taste better and keep their texture when added after the casserole comes out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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