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Ground Chicken Taco Casserole

A delicious and hearty casserole featuring ground chicken, taco seasoning, and layers of cheese and tortillas, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
  • 1 cup Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup Salsa
  • 4 large Tortillas corn or flour
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
Toppings
  • 1 cup Sour Cream for serving
  • 1 cup Chopped Lettuce for serving
  • 1 medium Tomato diced, for serving
  • 1 cup Sliced Jalapeños optional

Method
 

Prepare the Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and salsa to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. In a baking dish, layer half of the tortillas, followed by half of the chicken mixture, and half of the cheese. Repeat the layers.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  2. Top with sour cream, lettuce, diced tomato, and jalapeños as desired.
  3. Cut into squares and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.

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