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Zesty Fiesta Chicken Taco Bake

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Chicken Taco Casserole is a cheesy, creamy, crowd-pleasing dish packed with bold taco flavors, hearty chicken, black beans, and crunchy corn chips—perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1 ounce package taco seasoning
  • 10.5 ounces can cream of chicken soup
  • 15 ounces can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 10 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel)
  • 3 cups crushed corn chips
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (about 3/4 bag)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, cream cheese, taco seasoning, cream of chicken soup, black beans, and Rotel. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Add half of the crushed corn chips to the bottom of the prepared dish.
  4. Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the chips.
  5. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese over the chicken layer.
  6. Top with remaining crushed corn chips.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven, add remaining ½ cup shredded cheese, and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  9. Serve warm with your favorite taco toppings.
  10. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Customize with toppings like sour cream, avocado, salsa, or jalapeños.
  • Substitute cream of chicken soup with a homemade version if desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg