Description

This Ground Chicken Taco Casserole is a flavorful, easy-to-make baked dish that combines seasoned ground chicken, beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, roasted corn, and extra thin corn tortillas, all topped with melted Mexican cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it offers a comforting and protein-packed meal with a crispy tortilla topping and rich taco flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 pound Ground Chicken
1 packet Taco Seasoning (or seasoning blend as noted below)
15 oz can Beans (such as black beans or pinto beans, undrained)
10 oz can Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles (undrained)
1 cup (170g) Frozen Roasted Corn
1/2 cup Chicken Broth or Water
6 Extra Thin Corn Tortillas, cut into thin strips
4 oz Shredded Mexican Cheese (such as a blend of cheddar, Monterey jack, or queso blanco)

Optional Garnishes

Chopped Cilantro
Salsa Macha or Hot Sauce
Sour Cream or Nonfat Greek Yogurt

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Heat Oil: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (204ºC). In a large skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Brown the Ground Chicken: Add the 1 pound of ground chicken to the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to brown one side, then break it apart with a spatula and continue cooking until fully browned and no longer pink.
Add Seasoning and Ingredients: Sprinkle in the taco seasoning packet or homemade spice blend. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat the chicken. Then add the 15 oz can of beans (with liquid), 10 oz can of diced tomatoes with green chiles (with liquid), 1 cup frozen roasted corn, and 1/2 cup chicken broth or water. Mix all ingredients well.
Combine with Tortillas and Cheese: Fold in the thin strips of 6 extra thin corn tortillas, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the mixture. Transfer mixture to an oven-safe dish if not using the same skillet. Top evenly with 4 oz shredded Mexican cheese.
Bake the Casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted and the tortilla strips begin to brown lightly around the edges.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with chopped cilantro, your choice of salsa macha or hot sauce, and a dollop of sour cream or nonfat Greek yogurt. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

You can make your own taco seasoning blend using chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Beans can be black beans or pinto beans based on preference.
Extra thin corn tortillas work best as they crisp nicely during baking.
Feel free to add diced onions or peppers in step 3 for extra flavor.
This casserole can be prepared ahead by assembling and refrigerating before baking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Keywords: ground chicken casserole, taco casserole, baked taco dish, Mexican casserole, easy chicken taco recipe, healthy taco bake