Ground Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe
This Ground Chicken Taco Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of a taco in a comforting casserole form. With layers of seasoned ground chicken, beans, corn, and cheese, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Ground Chicken Mixture:
- 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
For the Casserole Assembly:
- 6 Extra Thin Corn Tortillas, cut into thin strips
- 4 oz Shredded Mexican Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF.
- Cook the ground chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground chicken until browned.
- Season the chicken: Add taco seasoning to the cooked chicken, then add beans, tomatoes, green chiles, corn, and broth.
- Assemble the casserole: Mix in tortilla strips and top with cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro, salsa, sour cream, or toppings of choice.
Notes
- You can use your favorite taco seasoning blend or make your own with a mix of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Feel free to customize the casserole with additional toppings like avocado, jalapenos, or black olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ground Chicken, Taco Casserole, Mexican, Easy, Gluten Free
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