5.0 from 6 votes
Chicken Taco Casserole
Chicken taco casserole combines the savory flavors of seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and traditional taco fixings, all layered and baked to perfection for a comforting, easy-to-make family meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 155 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken mixed with fajita seasoning
- 4 8” tortillas I used low carb to make the recipe keto
- 20 oz Red Enchilada Sauce
- 12 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 Jalapeño chopped, this is optional based on the spice
- ⅓ cup green onion copped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Grease a 9x13” pan.
- Place two tortillas down on the greased pan. Add half the chicken, beans, onion, bell peppers, and jalapeno. Top with half the enchilada sauce and shredded cheese. Repeat this with the top layer.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Take foil off and bake for another five minutes.
- Top with green onions and enjoy!
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Notes
- When reheating I found that using an air fryer on 400ºF for about ten minutes gives the best taste!
- When reheating I found that using an air fryer on 400ºF for about ten minutes gives the best taste!
Nutrition Information
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
997mg
(42%)
Potassium
230mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1220IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
343mg
(34%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 997mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1220IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 343mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.