Mexican Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• teaspoon salt
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL)
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 7 (6 inch) flour tortillas, or as needed
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and diced onion, cooking for about 5 minutes until the onion is tender and the meat is fully cooked, breaking it up as you stir.
3. Season the meat mixture with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Stir well to combine.
4. Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir everything together, then bring the mixture to a low simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if needed, then remove the skillet from heat.
6. Spoon a few generous scoops of the meat mixture onto the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, spreading it into a thin, even layer.
7. Layer 3 to 4 tortillas on top of the meat mixture, breaking them in half as needed to ensure an even layer with minimal overlap.
8. Spread the remaining meat mixture over the tortillas, ensuring its evenly distributed.
9. Top with the remaining tortillas, breaking them into pieces if necessary to cover the surface of the casserole.
10. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top, covering the casserole completely.
11. Spray a piece of aluminum foil with nonstick spray and place it, sprayed side down, over the casserole dish. This prevents the cheese from sticking to the foil when baking.
12. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the dish is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.
13. Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Slice it into wedges or scoop it out with a spoon to serve.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.