Kylie Schneider
@chefschneider
Mexican Chicken Taco Bake
A delicious and hearty Mexican Chicken Taco Casserole that layers seasoned ground chicken, black beans, corn, and cheese between tortillas, baked to perfection. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings!
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:14
- Views:7
Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time50 min.
- Total time85 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- as needed
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 pound
- 1 medium
- 2 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 (15 ounce) can
- 1 (15 ounce) can
- 1 (15 ounce) can
- 1 (14 ounce) can
- 7 (6 inch) tortillas
- 2 cups
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Mexican Chicken Taco Bake.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
While that warms up, grab a 9x13-inch casserole dish and give it a light spray with nonstick cooking spray to ensure your delicious creation doesn’t stick.
Step 3
Next, heat a splash of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
Step 4
Once the oil is shimmering, toss in the ground chicken and diced onion.
Step 5
Sauté them together until the onion becomes tender and the chicken is fully cooked, which should take about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Now, it’s time to add some flavor! Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt, letting those spices mingle for a moment.
Step 7
Next, introduce the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and tomato sauce to the skillet.
Step 8
Give everything a good mix and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
Step 9
This is the moment to taste your mixture and adjust the seasonings to your liking—don’t be shy, make it your own! Once your filling is ready, spoon a generous layer of it into the bottom of your prepared casserole dish.
Step 10
Lay down 3 or 4 tortillas on top, breaking them as needed to create an even layer.
Step 11
Spread the remaining meat mixture over these tortillas, then top it off with the rest of the tortillas, breaking them again if necessary to cover the surface completely.
Step 12
Now, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese over the top, because who doesn’t love a cheesy finish? To keep that cheese from sticking, cover the dish with a piece of foil that you’ve sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 13
Pop your casserole into the preheated oven and let it bake for about 30 minutes, or until it’s bubbly and the cheese is beautifully melted.
Step 14
Once it’s out of the oven, allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes—this will help the layers set a bit.
Step 15
Then, dig in and enjoy every cheesy, flavorful bite of your homemade casserole!.