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Ground Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe

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This Ground Chicken Taco Casserole is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines seasoned ground chicken, beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, roasted corn, and corn tortilla strips baked with melted Mexican cheese. It’s an easy-to-make, family-friendly casserole perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering, offering a delicious twist on classic taco flavors in a hearty baked form.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning (or seasoning blend: chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper)
  • 15 oz can Beans (such as black beans or pinto beans), undrained
  • 10 oz can Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
  • 1 cup (170g) Frozen Roasted Corn
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or Water
  • 6 Extra Thin Corn Tortillas, cut into thin strips
  • 4 oz Shredded Mexican Cheese (a blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso quesadilla)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Skillet: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for browning the chicken.
  2. Cook the Ground Chicken: Once the oil is hot, add the ground chicken. Cook for about 3-4 minutes undisturbed to brown one side, then break the meat apart and continue cooking until fully browned and cooked through.
  3. Add Seasonings and Other Ingredients: Sprinkle the taco seasoning or your seasoning blend evenly over the cooked ground chicken. Stir well to incorporate. Then add the undrained can of beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, frozen roasted corn, and chicken broth or water into the skillet.
  4. Combine Tortilla Strips and Cheese: Mix all ingredients together gently to combine the flavors. Fold in the thin strips of corn tortillas until evenly distributed in the mixture. Top the entire mixture with the shredded Mexican cheese, spreading it evenly.
  5. Bake the Casserole: Transfer the skillet or pour the mixture into a baking dish if your skillet is not ovenproof. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese has melted and the tortilla edges are slightly browned and crispy.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, salsa macha or your favorite hot sauce, sour cream or nonfat Greek yogurt, and any other preferred toppings before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute the beans with black beans, pinto beans, or kidney beans based on preference.
  • For a homemade taco seasoning, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Use low-fat or reduced-fat cheese to make the dish lighter.
  • If you prefer a spicier casserole, add jalapeños or hot sauce before baking.
  • This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; just bake when ready to serve.

Keywords: ground chicken casserole, taco casserole, Mexican casserole, baked taco dish, easy dinner, weeknight meal

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