Description
A delicious Chicken Taco Casserole that brings warmth and flavor to the family table, featuring tender chicken, black beans, and a blend of spices topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups boneless chicken (breast or thighs), cooked and shredded
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the chicken with taco seasoning in a skillet until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté diced onions and bell peppers in the same skillet for 5-7 minutes until soft.
- In a baking dish, layer tortillas, then half of the chicken, beans, half of the cheese, and sautéed vegetables. Repeat layering.
- Top the final layer with more tortillas and cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Drizzle sour cream on top and sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
Notes
Feel free to use rotisserie chicken for convenience, and customize with different veggies or cheeses based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken taco casserole, comfort food, family recipe, baking, easy dinner