Description
Get ready to bring bold flavors to your table with this Tex-Mex Chicken Taco Casserole—a perfect easy dinner packed with cheesy layers, tender chicken, and zesty spices. This dish is ideal for busy weeknights, family dinners, or when you need comforting food ideas that everyone will love. With simple ingredients and a quick prep time, it’s one of those easy recipes you’ll come back to again and again for satisfying dinner ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
8 small flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup corn kernels
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup sour cream
4 oz cream cheese softened
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly.
2. Stir in shredded chicken and taco seasoning, mixing well to coat evenly.
3. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn, then simmer for 5–7 minutes.
4. Lower heat and mix in cream cheese until melted, then stir in sour cream until smooth.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
6. Layer tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheeses in the dish, repeating layers and finishing with cheese on top.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
8. Let rest for 5–10 minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve warm.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time and boost flavor.
Drain canned ingredients well to avoid a watery casserole.
Let the casserole rest before slicing for cleaner portions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg