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Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe

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This Chicken Taco Casserole is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines shredded chicken with creamy cheeses, black beans, corn, and a blend of Mexican-inspired spices. Topped with melted cheddar or Monterey jack cheese and served with fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, and green onions, this casserole makes for a perfect weeknight meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded chicken (packed)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 can black beans (approx. 15 oz., drained and rinsed)
  • 1 can diced green chiles (4.5 oz.)
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (more or less to taste)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey jack)
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Toppings

  • Crushed Fritos or tortilla chips
  • Lettuce
  • Diced tomato
  • Chopped green onion
  • Sliced black olives

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot enough when you’re ready to bake the casserole.
  2. Mix the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sour cream, softened cream cheese, black beans, diced green chiles, corn, and all the spices—chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, pepper, and sea salt. Stir everything together until fully incorporated.
  3. Prepare the casserole dish: Lightly spray a 9×9 inch baking pan or casserole dish with oil to prevent sticking. Transfer the chicken mixture into the dish and spread evenly.
  4. Add cheese and bake: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the mixture. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes. Check at the 20-minute mark to ensure the cheese is melting well. The casserole is done when the cheese is melted, slightly browned, and the chicken mixture is bubbly.
  5. Finish and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve with your preferred toppings like crushed Fritos or tortilla chips, lettuce, diced tomato, green onion, and black olives for added freshness and crunch.

Notes

  • You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • For a spicier kick, add some diced jalapeños or extra chili powder.
  • Use low-fat sour cream and cheese for a lighter version.
  • Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven.
  • To make it gluten-free, ensure your toppings like Fritos or tortilla chips are certified gluten-free.

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