Taco Casserole
A hearty Tex-Mex casserole combining seasoned chicken, beans, cheese, and crispy tortillas. Bold flavors, layered textures, and effortless customization make it perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 55
- Yield: 6 to 8 people 1x
- Category: lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground chicken
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (15 oz) can black beans
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese
8 large all-purpose tortillas
1 cup cheese jack (optional)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Heat oil in skillet, cook chicken with taco seasoning until browned
Add drained tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans, and refried beans to skillet
Blend into a chunky mixture and pour into casserole dish
Layer 4 tortillas flatly over the mixture
Spread half the cheese over the tortillas
Repeat layer: beans mixture, remaining tortillas, cheese jack, and final cheese layer
Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden
Notes
Use ground turkey or tofu for a meat-free option
Fire-roasted tomatoes add deeper flavor
Add optional cheese jack for extra cheesiness
Single-layer tortillas prevent sogginess
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg