Description
This Chicken Taco Casserole is a hearty and delicious dish perfect for a family dinner. Combining tender cooked chicken, creamy cheese, bold taco seasoning, and crunchy corn chips, this casserole offers a flavorful and comforting meal. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection, it’s great served warm with your favorite taco toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 4 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ounce package taco seasoning
- 10.5 ounces can cream of chicken soup
- 15 ounces can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 10 ounces can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel)
Other Ingredients
- 3 cups crushed corn chips
- 2 cups shredded cheese (about 3/4 bag)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray to prepare the baking surface.
- Make the Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, taco seasoning, cream of chicken soup, rinsed black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir everything until well combined and creamy.
- Layer the Casserole: Spread half of the crushed corn chips evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour and spread the chicken mixture evenly over the chips, then sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese on top. Finally, top with the remaining crushed corn chips for added texture.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded cheese over the top, then return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving warm. This casserole pairs wonderfully with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, salsa, avocado, or fresh cilantro. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For extra spice, add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- Leftover casserole can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Using freshly cooked chicken from leftover rotisserie chicken saves time and enhances flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the taco seasoning and corn chips are certified gluten-free.
- You can substitute black beans with pinto beans if desired.
