Chicken Taco Casserole

35 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine 4 cups of shredded chicken, 3 cups of diced bell peppers, 1 can of drained and rinsed black beans, 1 cup of frozen corn, about 1 cup of shredded cheese, 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt, about 1 cup of salsa, 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  2. 2Mix all the ingredients together until everything is perfectly combined.
  3. 3Cover the mixture with aluminum foil and place it in the oven.
  4. 4Bake in the oven at 350° for 30 minutes.
  5. 5Remove the foil and add another layer of shredded cheese on top.
  6. 6Return to the oven for 5 more minutes to melt the cheese.
  7. 7Crush corn tortilla chips and sprinkle them on top.
  8. 8Add shredded lettuce and fresh diced tomatoes on top.
  9. 9Serve with a dollop of sour cream (Daisy) and hot sauce (Cholula) if desired.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • 3 cups diced bell peppers
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup salsa (green or red)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (packet or homemade)
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • corn tortilla chips, crushed
  • shredded lettuce
  • fresh diced tomatoes
  • dollop of Daisy (sour cream)
  • hot sauce (Cholula)

Equipment

ovenaluminum foilbaking dish

Tips

  • You can buy pre-shredded chicken or make it yourself.
  • Use any color bell peppers you prefer.
  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly until perfectly combined.
  • The topping of crushed corn tortilla chips, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes is recommended for tying the "taco thing" together.