Description
This Chicken Taco Casserole is a hearty, flavorful, and comforting dish that brings together all the best elements of tacos in a baked, cheesy casserole form. Packed with tender chicken, zesty taco seasoning, creamy layers, and plenty of melted cheese, it’s an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 8 corn tortillas or 3 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, taco seasoning, salsa, sour cream, cream cheese, and diced green chilies. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer half of the crushed tortilla chips or torn corn tortillas on the bottom.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the chicken layer.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheeses.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- To add heat, mix in diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- To avoid sogginess, use sturdy tortillas or toast them lightly before layering.
- Cheddar and Monterey Jack are recommended, but feel free to substitute with any melty cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
