Easy Chicken Taco Casserole (Dump-and-Bake!)

A baking dish filled with a melty and creamy taco casserole, topped with crushed corn chips and avocado.

Easy Chicken Taco Casserole (Dump-and-Bake!)

This creamy taco casserole comes together with 5 minutes of prep & no pre-cooking! Simplified with pre-cooked chicken (like rotisserie chicken), taco seasoning, and with no rice or tortillas; it’s topped with crunchy chips & melty cheese for a simple, satisfying 30-minute dinner.

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword chicken casserole, chicken taco casserole

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 393

Author Robyn Conley Downs

Equipment

Baking Dish

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can of corn, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups fresh or frozen-defrosted corn)
1 (10 ounce) can of fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel), drained
1 medium red bell pepper, small diced
2 Tablespoons mild taco seasoning
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups cooked chicken, such as from a rotisserie chicken
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream), see notes
1 ¼ cups Mexican cheese blend, divided
2 cups crushed corn chips

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Grease a large 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Add the beans, corn, tomatoes with green chili, bell pepper, taco seasoning, salt, chicken, sour cream, and ¾ cup of the cheese, stirring until well combined.
Smooth the mixture into an even layer, then top with the corn chips and remaining ½ cup cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 5-10 more minutes, until brown and bubbling.
Let sit for 5-10 minutes to set, then serve with toppings if desired.

Notes

Yogurt or Sour Cream: I tested this with both Greek yogurt and sour cream. Sour cream adds a creamy, rich texture; while Greek yogurt adds a bit of tang and a protein boost. I found non-fat yogurt separated, however, so I recommend 2% whole for best results.
Drain Well: Drain the canned tomatoes and chiles well (as well as beans and corn), otherwise it'll add too much liquid.
Spicy or Mild: Use a mild or spicy taco seasoning, based on your preference. And be sure to test-taste it & add a little more salt if needed.
Before Serving: Your casserole might look a little loose when it first comes out of the oven; just wait 5-10 minutes before slicing it so it can firm up.

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