CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Chicken Taco Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

nonstick cooking spray
12 ounces chicken breasts, strips for stir-frying
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
3/4 cup chopped red bell peppers (1 medium) or 3/4 cup green bell pepper (1 medium)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 1/2 cups salsa
24 inches corn tortillas, coarsely torn
3 ounces reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (optional)
1/2 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped (optional)
corn chips, baked tortilla chips (optional) or broken taco shell (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. In a medium bowl toss together chicken, garlic, and chili powder. Add to hot skillet. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
  • Add canola oil to skillet. Add onion and sweet pepper. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach.
  • Coat a 2-quart square baking dish with cooking spray. Spread about 1/2 cup of the salsa in the baking dish. Top with half of the tortilla pieces, half of the chicken mixture, and half of the vegetable mixture. Pour half of the remaining salsa over the vegetables and top with half of the cheese. Repeat layers once, except do not top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake, covered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with cherry tomatoes, chopped avocado, and/or corn chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 39.3, Sodium 562.4, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.1, Protein 19.4

Sunday Temitope
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this casserole. It was flavorful without being too spicy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Musah Zahid
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


martime carmin
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great freezer meal. I make a double batch and freeze half for later.


Danny Stevens
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it.


Md Abu
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


ALBERT ALOISE
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Asad Qureshi
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of cheese, different toppings, and even different types of meat. It always turns out great.


Manoj Shreshta
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great freezer meal. I make a double batch and freeze half for later.


Muntaha Muntaha
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I made this recipe for my picky kids and they loved it! They ate every bite. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


jasmin alex
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this casserole. It was flavorful without being too spicy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Samir khadka
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This casserole is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and so flavorful. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Gamuchirai Talent
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it.


MT Whyte
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Zahad Hamad
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This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It was quick and easy to make, and my whole family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Obsa Kenasa
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I'm not usually a fan of casseroles, but this one was really good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and cheesy. I would definitely make this again.


Rob Foy
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This casserole was so easy to make and it turned out so creamy and cheesy. I added some extra jalapeƱos to give it a little kick and it was perfect. Will definitely make this again!


Ahmed Umar Ibrahim
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! My kids loved it and it was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


lilysloum
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This chicken taco casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so flavorful. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.