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.
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)
Instructions
- Preheat and Heat Oil: Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
