Taco Bell Chicken Bake (Printable)

Tender chicken, zesty spices, and melty cheese layered in a comforting Tex-Mex casserole.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Seasonings

02 - 1 packet (about 1 oz) taco seasoning
03 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
07 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
08 - 1/2 cup green onions, sliced

→ Sauce & Fillings

09 - 1 cup salsa (mild or medium)
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream

→ Cheese

11 - 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

→ Base

12 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green onions, salsa, and sour cream until well blended.
03 - Place two tortillas flat on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, overlapping to cover the surface completely.
04 - Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortillas and sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese.
05 - Layer the remaining two tortillas over the cheese, spread the remaining chicken mixture on top, and finish with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
06 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Allow the bake to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra green onions or chopped cilantro as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Substitute rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and convenience.
  • Add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce for more heat.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep.
  • Customize spice level with jalapeños or hot sauce.
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