Ground Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe

Introduction

This Ground Chicken Taco Casserole is a quick and comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights. With flavorful taco seasoning, beans, corn, and melted cheese, it brings all the best parts of tacos into one easy dish. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 pound Ground Chicken
• 1 packet Taco Seasoning (or seasoning blend in notes below)
• 15 oz can Beans*
• 10 oz can Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles*
• 1 cup (170g) Frozen Roasted Corn*
• 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or Water
• 6 Extra Thin Corn Tortillas, cut into thin strips
• 4 oz Shredded Mexican Cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Once hot, add the ground chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes to brown one side before breaking apart and fully cooking it through.
3. Step 3: Add the taco seasoning or spice blend to the cooked ground chicken. Stir until evenly incorporated before adding the can of beans (undrained), diced tomatoes and green chiles, frozen corn, and chicken broth or water.
4. Step 4: Stir everything together gently before folding in the tortilla strips and topping the mixture with shredded cheese.
5. Step 5: Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are slightly browned around the edges.
6. Step 6: Garnish with your choice of toppings such as chopped cilantro, salsa macha or hot sauce, sour cream, or nonfat Greek yogurt.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, use homemade taco seasoning with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
• Swap ground chicken for ground turkey or beef if preferred.
• Add sliced jalapeños or a squeeze of lime juice for a bright, spicy kick.
• Use black beans or pinto beans as alternatives depending on your taste.
• If you like it creamier, stir in some sour cream or cream cheese before baking.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through. To keep the tortilla strips crispy, reheat uncovered in the oven at 350ºF for about 10 minutes.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this casserole ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the casserole up to the baking step, cover it, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake when ready, adding a few extra minutes if baking from cold.

What if I don’t have corn tortillas?

You can substitute with flour tortillas cut into strips or even tortilla chips for added crunch. Just note the texture and flavor will be slightly different.

Ground Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe

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• Author: Harper
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 5 servings 1x

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Description

This Ground Chicken Taco Casserole is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner combining seasoned ground chicken, beans, tomatoes, roasted corn, and tortillas, all baked together with melted Mexican cheese for a comforting and delicious meal.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

• 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 pound Ground Chicken
• 1 packet Taco Seasoning (or seasoning blend in notes below)
• 15 oz can Beans (such as black beans or pinto beans, drained or undrained)
• 10 oz can Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
• 1 cup (170g) Frozen Roasted Corn
• 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or Water
• 6 Extra Thin Corn Tortillas, cut into thin strips
• 4 oz Shredded Mexican Cheese (such as a blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso quesadilla)

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Instructions

1. Preheat and Heat Oil: Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Cook Ground Chicken: Once the oil is hot, add the ground chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes to brown one side before breaking it apart and cooking fully until no longer pink.
3. Add Seasoning and Veggies: Add the taco seasoning or your preferred spice blend to the cooked ground chicken and stir well to combine. Then add the can of beans (including liquid), diced tomatoes and green chiles, frozen roasted corn, and chicken broth or water.
4. Combine with Tortillas and Cheese: Stir everything together thoroughly before folding in the strips of corn tortillas. Spread the mixture evenly and then top with shredded Mexican cheese.
5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla strips around the edges become slightly browned and crispy.
6. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the casserole with chopped cilantro, salsa macha or hot sauce, sour cream or nonfat Greek yogurt, or other preferred toppings before serving.

Notes

• You can make your own taco seasoning blend by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• For a vegetarian version, substitute ground chicken with plant-based ground meat or cooked lentils and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
• Leftovers keep well covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat well in the oven or microwave.
• To reduce sodium, use low-sodium canned beans and broth.
• Feel free to add extra veggies like bell peppers or onions during step 3 for more flavor and nutrition.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Casserole
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Mexican-American

Keywords: ground chicken casserole, taco casserole, Mexican casserole, easy dinner, weeknight meal, baked taco dish