Best 5 Mexican Chicken Taco Casserole Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate Mexican Chicken Taco Casserole. This delectable dish combines the explosive flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comforting goodness of a casserole. Whether you are hosting a fiesta, gathering friends and family for a potluck, or simply craving a taste of authentic Mexican flavors, this recipe will guide you step-by-step to prepare a dish that will leave taste buds craving more. So, prepare your taste buds for a fiesta and let's dive into the secrets of crafting the perfect Mexican Chicken Taco Casserole.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LOADED CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE



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This Chicken Taco Casserole is AMAZINGLY delicious, and just as easy! With layers of refried beans, tender chicken, salsa, and taco seasoning, this dish is a crowd pleaser.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups shredded chicken
2 cups salsa
2 tbsp taco seasoning
16 oz refried beans ((1 can))
6 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup tortilla chips (crushed)
2 cups lettuce (shredded)
1/2 cup pico de gallo
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, salsa and taco seasoning stirring until the chicken is evenly coated.
  • Spread the refried beans evenly in the bottom of a 2 qt casserole dish. Then top the beans with the chicken mixture and finish with the cheese.
  • Bake at 350˚F for 20-25 minutes until piping hot all the way through.
  • Top the casserole with crushed tortilla chips, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 1587 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE



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This is flavorful way to deconstruct your tacos and make serving them up a little easier on you! Serve tacos casserole-style, and top them with your favorite toppings - shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, etc. as desired! Adjust the seasonings to your preference - you can start with less than called for and add more if you're worried it will be too strong of a flavor profile. Add your favorite taco toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, etc. if desired to serve!

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Categories     World Cuisine     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Casserole

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
7 (6 inch) flour tortillas, or as needed
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally to break up the meat, until onion is mostly tender and meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Add black beans, corn, tomatoes, and tomato sauce; stir until well combined.
  • Bring mixture to a low simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Taste mixture and adjust the seasonings as desired.
  • Spoon a couple of good-sized scoops of meat mixture onto the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, and spread into a thin layer. Lay about half of the tortillas over the sauce, breaking them in half as needed to make a fairly even layer without too much overlap. Add remaining meat mixture over the tortilla layer. Top with remaining tortillas, again breaking into pieces as necessary to evenly cover the surface.
  • Cover with shredded cheese. Spray a piece of foil with nonstick cooking spray, and set the sprayed side against the cheese to cover the casserole dish (this helps prevent "cheese loss" when you remove the foil).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and cheese is nicely melted, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into wedges or scooping out to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1461.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE



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All the flavors you love in a chicken taco come together in this handy casserole. Since most tortilla chips are loaded with salt, there is no added salt in this recipe. Serve with your favorite taco toppings on the completed casserole, and a simple salad of lettuce, topped with salsa, on the side.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Main Dishes     Casserole Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
nonstick cooking spray
½ cup water
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 cup milk
1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®), drained
1 ½ cups coarsely crumbled tortilla chips
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes, drained
3 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Combine chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place water and bouillon cube in a microwave-safe container and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir until bouillon cube is dissolved. Cool slightly, add milk, and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until bubbly, about 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. When flour and butter are bubbly and thickened, gradually stir in milk-bouillon mixture. Cook, stirring, until the mixture boils and thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese.
  • Combine chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and spice mixture in a bowl; mix well. Pour in cheese sauce and stir again. Pour casserole ingredients into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle crumbled tortilla chips over the casserole, return to the oven, and bake until casserole is bubbly and set, about 10 more minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle reserved Cheddar cheese and chopped tomatoes evenly on top of the casserole, then add dollops of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1257.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CHICKEN TACO PIE



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This is truly a family fave and is perfect for a busy night of rushing to soccer, swimming lessons or scouts. I put it together in the morning and pop it in the oven when we get home. -Karen Latimer, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 pound ground chicken
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno slices
Sour cream and additional salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in. pie plate to form a crust, sealing seams well. Bake until golden brown, 18-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in taco seasoning, green chiles, water and salsa; bring to a boil. , Spoon into crust; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes., Top with lettuce, peppers, tomato, green onion and pickled jalapeno. Serve with sour cream and additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 17 g fat (6 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1122 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25 g carbohydrate (5 g sugars, Fiber 1 g fiber), Protein 17 g protein.

CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE RECIPE



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We love tacos and most kids love them too. This Chicken Taco Casserole has all the delicious taco taste and is loaded with cheese. Definitely a favorite family recipe!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

21.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (2 (10.75 oz cans))
1½ cups sour cream
14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilis (1 can, (we used Ro-tel))
15 ounces black beans (1 can (rinsed and drained))
1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
13 ounces tortilla chips (1 bag)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken soup, sour cream, diced tomatoes, black beans, taco seasoning and chicken. Set aside.
  • Crush chips (I just crush them with my hands) and spread half of them on the bottom of the pan
  • Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
  • Top with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is starting to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 1037 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

- For a more flavorful casserole, use a combination of dark and light meat chicken. - Be sure to season the chicken well with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. - Don't overcook the chicken, or it will become dry. - Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole, such as corn, black beans, bell peppers, and onions. - For a cheesy casserole, add a layer of shredded cheese on top before baking. - Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Mexican chicken taco casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of chicken, vegetables, and cheese, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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