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Chicken Taco Casserole

This cheesy chicken taco casserole features all the delicious ingredients found in chicken tacos baked into a flavorful and easy casserole.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 801kcal

Ingredients

  • 20.1 ounces cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chunky-style salsa, I used PACE Mild brand
  • 4 ounces diced green chilies
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 0.85 ounce chicken taco seasoning (I used Old El Paso brand)
  • 3 cups shredded white meat chicken
  • 15 ounces seasoned black beans, drained (I used Bush’s brand)
  • 3 cups crushed tortilla chips
  • 2½ cups Colby jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded

Optional garnish

  • fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup, chunky-style salsa, diced green chilies, sour cream, and chicken taco seasoning.
  • Add the shredded chicken and seasoned black beans to the bowl. Stir together to incorporate all the ingredients fully.
  • Layer half the chicken taco filling into the bottom of the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle 2½ cups of the crushed tortilla chips evenly over the first layer of chicken taco filling.
  • Spread the remaining chicken taco filling over the top of the crushed tortilla chips.
  • Top the entire casserole with the shredded Colby jack, Monterey jack cheese, and the remaining ½ cup of crushed tortilla chips.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
  • Top the chicken taco casserole with a sprinkle of chopped fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Freshly shredded cheese is the best choice for this dish. Pre-shredded cheese tends to have a preservative coating that prevents it from melting quite as well.
  • Put the tortilla chips in a Ziploc gallon bag and crush with your hands or a rolling pin.
  • Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your casserole as the suggested baking time approaches.

Nutrition

Calories: 801kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1470mg | Potassium: 1174mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1263IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 542mg | Iron: 5mg