Chicken Taco Casserole

4.72 from 75 votes

This chicken taco casserole makes the best, easiest, and most delicious dinner recipe. Simply mix together all the ingredients and bake for a hearty and healthy meal ready in 45 minutes. Serve with your favorite sides for the ultimate taco night. High protein, gluten-free, and great for meal prep.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword chicken taco casserole, taco casserole, taco chicken casserole

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 335kcal

Author Kelly Nardo

Equipment

9x13 casserole dish

Ingredients

4 packed cups shredded chicken (1 pound)
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups diced bell peppers (360 grams)
1 cup frozen corn (120 grams)
1 cup plain greek yogurt (8 ounces - I use full-fat for more flavor)
3/4 cup salsa (see notes)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup shredded cheese (2 ounces)
1 packed cup tortilla chips (1 ounce)
salt and pepper, to taste
oil, for greasing
for topping - shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, sour cream/greek yogurt, cilantro...
for servings - tortilla chips, tortillas, rice...

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Make your chicken mixture. Add chicken, beans, peppers, corn, salsa, greek yogurt, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper to your casserole dish or a large bowl and stir well to combine. Spread the mixture out evenly in your pan.
Bake casserole. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes until veggies are softened. Remove from oven and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Crush tortilla chips and sprinkle on top.
Enjoy! Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, sour cream/greek yogurt, and cilantro if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

any kind of salsa should work, but if yours is super thick, you may need more, as it helps keep it moist
nutrition facts do not include any additional toppings (lettuce, tomato, avocado…), but does include the tortilla chips

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