Description
This Chicken Taco Casserole is a flavorful and satisfying baked dish combining shredded chicken, seasoned black beans, creamy soup, and zesty salsa, layered with crunchy tortilla chips and melted cheeses for a perfect weeknight dinner or potluck favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 20.1 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chunky-style salsa (PACE Mild recommended)
- 4 ounces diced green chilies
- ½ cup sour cream
- 0.85 ounce chicken taco seasoning (Old El Paso recommended)
- 3 cups shredded white meat chicken
- 15 ounces seasoned black beans, drained (Bush’s recommended)
- 3 cups crushed tortilla chips
- 2 ½ cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Mix Filling. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, chunky salsa, diced green chilies, sour cream, and chicken taco seasoning. Stir well to blend all flavors together. Add the shredded white meat chicken and the drained seasoned black beans to the mixture, folding them gently until evenly incorporated.
- Layer First Filling. Spread half of the chicken taco filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the first layer of your casserole.
- Add Tortilla Chips. Sprinkle 2 ½ cups of crushed tortilla chips evenly over the chicken filling to add a crunchy texture layer.
- Layer Remaining Filling. Spread the remaining half of the chicken taco filling over the crushed tortilla chips, ensuring full coverage for a balanced layering effect.
- Add Cheese and Chips Topping. Generously top the casserole with the shredded Colby Jack cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of crushed tortilla chips on top to add extra crunch after baking.
- Bake Casserole. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and fully melted, indicating the casserole is hot and ready to serve.
- Garnish and Serve. Remove the casserole from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired. Serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- For extra heat, use a spicy salsa or add jalapeños.
- You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken to save prep time.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the tortilla chips and seasoning are labeled gluten-free.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking; add an extra 5-10 minutes to baking time if baked cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
