Chicken Taco Casserole only takes 15 minutes to prep and feeds a crowd! This Mexican casserole with tender chicken, crunchy tortilla chips, and gooey cheese, is a fun twist on taco night.
You're going to want to add this chicken casserole recipe to your meal plan!
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If you love chicken tacos, then this easy chicken taco casserole recipe is for you! My family loves all things even remotely related to tacos like taco stuffed peppers and walking taco casserole.
It's one of my favorite recipes to make because it's quick and easy - and totally delicious of course!
Because we're using tortilla chips instead of flour tortillas, this recipe is also low carb so it's a great option that the entire family can enjoy together.
🧂 Ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients you'll need:
- store-bought cream of chicken soup or homemade cream soup substitute
- sour cream
- diced tomatoes with green chiles - such as Ro-tel
- black beans
- store-bought or taco seasoning mix
- shredded chicken
- tortilla chips
- shredded cheddar cheese
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🔪 Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cream soup, sour cream, diced tomatoes and chilies, black beans, taco seasoning, and chicken.
- Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish. Add about a third of the crushed chips to the bottom of the pan.
- Spoon half of the chicken mixture over the top of the chips.
- Add another layer of chips and the remaining chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle with cheese and the remaining chips.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 350F until hot and bubbly.
🥄Equipment
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Shortcut Method
Using crockpot shredded chicken is an easy way to save time. I like to make a batch of this at the beginning of the week to use in tacos, salads, and casserole recipes. It's a great way to meal prep for the week.
You can also use a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
🍲 Storage
To Store: Leftover Chicken Taco Casserole should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. This casserole is best eaten immediately, because of the crunchy chips on top, however, it will last in the fridge for 3-4 days.
(These are my favorite airtight containers.)
To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30 second intervals until heated throughout.
Because of the chips in this recipe, I do not recommend freezing this casserole.
📖 Variations
The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how the Chicken Taco Casserole recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:
- This recipe can also be made with ground chicken or chopped chicken breasts.
- You can add additional veggies like diced bell pepper.
- Swap out the can of black beans for pinto beans or kidney beans.
- If you're not a fan of cheddar cheese, swap it out for a blend of shredded Mexican cheese instead.
Out of something you need? Check out our free ingredient substitutions printable!
🍴 Serving Suggestions
I serve this chicken taco bake with my family's favorite taco toppings like guacamole or sliced avocado and fresh salsa or pico de gallo.
It's delicious with a little bit of pickled red onion, sliced black olives, or chopped green onions on top, too.
You can also add a drizzle of green enchilada sauce on top.
For more ideas, chicken this post on what to serve with chicken casserole.
😋 Similar Recipes
We hope you love this Chicken Taco Casserole recipe! Next time, try one of these delicious recipes:
- chicken broccoli pasta bake
- buffalo chicken tater tot casserole
- chicken pasta bake
- rotel chicken spaghetti
- slow cooker beef enchiladas
And if you love easy casserole recipes, check out this collection of casseroles using cream of chicken soup.
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Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 10.5oz can of cream soup, or 2 cups homemade Cream Soup Substitute
- 1½ cups sour cream
- 1 14oz can diced tomatoes with green chilis - such as Ro-tel
- 1 15oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons store-bought or homemade taco seasoning
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 1 13oz bag tortilla chips crushed and divided
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream soup, sour cream, diced tomatoes and chilies, black beans, taco seasoning, and chicken.2 10.5oz can of cream soup, or 2 cups homemade Cream Soup Substitute, 1½ cups sour cream, 1 14oz can diced tomatoes with green chilis - such as Ro-tel, 1 15oz can black beans, 2 tablespoons store-bought or homemade taco seasoning, 4 cups shredded chicken
- In the bottom of the prepared baking dish, add about a third of the crushed chips to the bottom of the pan.1 13oz bag tortilla chips
- Spoon half the chicken mixture over the top of the chips and add a layer of cheese.2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Add another layer of chips and the remaining chicken mixture.1 13oz bag tortilla chips
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese and the remaining chips.2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 13oz bag tortilla chips
- Bake for 30 minutes at until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately.
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Meal Planning
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This recipe is included in Meal Plan 25 along with:
- crispy salt and pepper chicken
- Mediterranean grilled vegetables
- cowboy baked beans
- chopped chicken salad
... and more!
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