Description
This Chicken Taco Casserole is a deliciously hearty and cheesy baked dish that combines tender chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes, and vibrant vegetables with a flavorful taco seasoning blend. Perfect for satisfying your Mexican food cravings, it’s easy to prepare and topped with gooey cheddar cheese for a fiesta of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 1 lbs chicken tenderloins, cooked and diced (chicken breast or rotisserie chicken also fine)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1/2 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetable Base
- 1 can black beans (14.5 oz), strained and rinsed
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Toppings and Garnishes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp green onions, diced
- Cooking spray
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Avocado slices (for serving)
- Jalapeño slices (for serving)
- Tortilla chips (crumbled, for serving)
- Salsa (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Ingredients: Strain and rinse the black beans thoroughly. Dice the white onion and red bell pepper using a vegetable chopper or knife to ensure even cooking and texture.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked and diced chicken, sour cream, lime juice, canned diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Stir with a rubber spatula until well incorporated. Fold in half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese to add creaminess and flavor.
- Assemble Vegetable Base: Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Add the black beans, diced onions, and diced red bell peppers to the dish and mix them together evenly to form the base layer.
- Add Chicken Mixture: Pour the chicken and sour cream mixture evenly over the vegetable base, ensuring a smooth and even distribution for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Top with Cheese and Green Onions: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole. Garnish with the diced green onions to add color and a fresh taste.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, indicating that the casserole is heated through and ready to serve.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Add dollops of sour cream, fresh avocado slices, jalapeño slices, crumbled tortilla chips, and salsa if desired to enhance the flavor and texture.
Notes
- This casserole is perfect for a family dinner or potluck, offering bold Mexican-inspired flavors that everyone will love.
- You can substitute chicken tenderloins with rotisserie chicken or chicken breast for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning based on your preferred spice level.
- Serve with additional toppings such as fresh cilantro, chopped tomatoes, or a squeeze of extra lime for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 633 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg
