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Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole

Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole

This Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole is a comforting blend of flavors, perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 521

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or shredded
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can corn, drained
  • 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1.25 cups sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
  • 0.25 cups chopped fresh cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • large skillet
  • mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 2 ½-quart baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened.
  3. Add the cooked chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, taco seasoning, and garlic salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add up to ¼ cup of the reserved tomato liquid to achieve the desired texture.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sour cream and ½ cup of the shredded cheese until well combined.
  6. Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips over the top, then layer on the remaining shredded cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Serve garnished with chopped fresh cilantro or sliced green onion, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 31gFat: 26g

Notes

This casserole can be customized with different proteins or vegetables as desired.

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