Mix, bake, eat. That’s all it takes to make and enjoy the Tortilla Chicken Casserole! Crunchy tortilla chips, shredded savory chicken, classic creamy Mexican cheese, and hearty black beans are seasoned with zesty, spicy taco seasonings and baked until bubbly and extra delicious! It’s that simple, but the flavor? Oh-so scrumptious. Tortilla Chicken Casserole makes the simple life the splendid life!
Ingredients
For the casserole:
- 2 cups tortilla chips, broken into large pieces
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 2 cups Mexican-style cheese, shredded
- 3 cups salsa
- 1 bunch scallions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, plus more, to taste
Optional, for serving:
- sour cream, to taste
- avocado slices, to taste
- fresh tomato, to taste, chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a large bowl, add the tortilla chips, the corn, the black beans, the chicken, the cheese, the salsa, the scallions, and 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning and stir very well to combine, taking care not to crush the tortilla chips too much.
Step 3 –Taste the mixture and add the extra taco seasoning if needed.
Step 4 –Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch casserole dish and cover it tightly with aluminum foil.
Step 5 –Bake the mixture until bubbly and golden on top, about 30 minutes.
Step 6 –Serve with the sour cream, the avocado slices, and the chopped tomatoes.
