Description

This Chicken Taco Casserole is a deliciously layered dish perfect for a family meal or casual gathering. Packed with shredded white meat chicken, seasoned black beans, and a creamy blend of cream of chicken soup, salsa, and taco seasoning, it’s topped with crunchy tortilla chips and melted Colby Jack and Monterey Jack cheeses for a satisfying Tex-Mex flavor that’s both comforting and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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Casserole Filling

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 preferred)
3 cups shredded white meat chicken
15 ounces seasoned black beans, drained (Bush’s brand suggested)

Toppings

3 cups crushed tortilla chips (divided)
2 ½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Mix filling ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, chunky salsa, diced green chilies, sour cream, and chicken taco seasoning. Stir well. Add shredded chicken and drained seasoned black beans, mixing thoroughly to create the filling.
Layer the first filling: Spread half of the chicken taco filling evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the first layer.
Add tortilla chip layer: Sprinkle 2 ½ cups of crushed tortilla chips uniformly over the initial filling layer to add a crunchy texture.
Layer the remaining filling: Spread the remaining half of the chicken taco filling over the layer of crushed tortilla chips.
Add cheese and chip topping: Top the casserole with shredded Colby Jack cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup crushed tortilla chips evenly over the top.
Bake the casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Garnish and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!

Notes

For extra spice, use a hotter salsa or add chopped jalapeños to the filling.
White meat chicken can be substituted with dark meat if preferred.
Use gluten-free tortilla chips and beans to make this casserole gluten-free.
This dish can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Leftovers store well and can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-American