Ground Chicken Taco Casserole
A cozy and flavorful Ground Chicken Taco Casserole that combines ground chicken with black beans, corn, and zesty salsa, topped with melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground chicken over medium heat until it’s browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, taco seasoning, salsa, and rice. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Customize with additional veggies like bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor. Adjust the spice level as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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