Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe
Chicken taco casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the classic flavors of tacos in a warm, cheesy casserole. It’s an easy-to-make recipe that can feed a crowd and is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. With layers of seasoned chicken, tortillas, melted cheese, and other taco-inspired toppings, this casserole delivers all the goodness of a taco in every bite. Plus, it’s highly customizable—swap ingredients to suit your preferences or add more layers of flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 cupscooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 1 candiced tomatoes with green chilies (like rotel), drained
- 1 canblack beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cancorn, drained
- 1 cupsour cream
- 1 ½ cupssalsa
- 2 cupsshredded cheddar or mexican blend cheese, divided
- 8 smallflour or corn tortillas, torn into pieces
- ½ cupsliced black olives (optional)
- ¼ cupgreen onions, chopped (for garnish)
- fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, sour cream, salsa, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Mix until everything is well combined.
- 3
Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 4
Add a layer of torn tortillas over the mixture.
- 5
Repeat the layers, starting with the chicken mixture, followed by the tortillas, until all ingredients are used. Finish with a layer of the chicken mixture on top.
- 6
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- 7
If using, add sliced black olives over the cheese.
- 8
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 9
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10
Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- 11
Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro before serving.