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Mexican Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe
Mexican chicken taco casserole provides flavorful, easier deconstructed way of serving tacos that accommodates favorite toppings while simplifying the serving process for families and gatherings. This convenient casserole format delivers all beloved taco flavors in convenient format that's perfect for feeding crowds. Top with favorite toppings like shredded cheese and fresh ingredients to create customizable meals that satisfy everyone's preferences without individual taco assembly.
This flavorful taco casserole recipe is an easier deconstructed way of serving tacos. Top with your favorite toppings, like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, etc. Adjust the seasonings to your preference; if you’re worried the flavor profile will be too strong, you can start with less than what’s called for and add more as desired.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9×13-inch casserole
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Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL)
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
7 (6 inch) flour tortillas, or as needed
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and onion; cook, stirring occasionally to break up the meat, until onion is mostly tender and meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and tomato sauce; stir until well combined. Bring mixture to a low simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Taste mixture and adjust the seasonings as desired.
Spoon a couple of good-sized scoops of meat mixture onto the bottom of the prepared casserole dish; spread into a thin layer. Place 3 or 4 tortillas over the sauce, breaking them in half as needed to make a fairly even layer without too much overlap. Spread the remaining meat mixture over the tortillas. Top with the remaining tortillas, again breaking into pieces as necessary to evenly cover the surface.
Cover with shredded cheese. Spray a piece of foil with nonstick spray; place over the casserole dish, sprayed-side down. (This helps prevent “cheese loss” when you remove the foil.)
Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and cheese is nicely melted, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into wedges or scooping out to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 417 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 41g | Carbs |
| 29g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 417 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 16g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 44% |
| Cholesterol 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium 1461mg | 64% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 26% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin C 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium 307mg | 24% |
| Iron 4mg | 22% |
| Potassium 721mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
