Ground Chicken Taco Casserole
A vibrant and easy Ground Chicken Taco Casserole that combines the flavors of taco night into one delicious dish without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes (with green chilies, optional)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the taco seasoning and a splash of water, simmering for a few minutes.
- Add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, mixing well.
- Layer half of the crushed tortilla chips in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Repeat the layers with the chicken mixture and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
This casserole is versatile! Feel free to adjust ingredients based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: taco casserole, ground chicken, easy dinner, Mexican cuisine, weeknight meals
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