This ground chicken casserole is the ultimate flavor-filled dinner recipe. It's loaded up with juicy tomatoes, black beans, corn, and tender, savory ground chicken. Topped with a layer of tortilla shells and melted cheese, I can't stop making this easy recipe!
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Brendan's Take On Ground Chicken Casserole
This ground chicken casserole knocks it out of the park in terms of convenience, ease, and flavor. So, if you like the sound of that, you'll love this casserole recipe!
A tasty blend of black beans, tomatoes, roasted corn, and tender ground chicken is layered around soft tortilla shells that get baked to a golden crisp. The combination is incredible, and the ooey-gooey cheese blend melted on top makes it even better.
It's so delicious I could eat the entire casserole myself. One time, I almost did!
I think it's a super filling and delicious meal all on its own. However, when I'm making dinner for my family, I love to pair this ground chicken casserole with my Taco Bell nacho fries for something to pick at.
Why This Recipe Works
Family favorite. This is definitely one of my family's favorite ground chicken recipes. They're always looking forward to me making this delicious dish, and that makes me happy because it's so simple to make.
Quick and easy. This casserole recipe takes me only 5 minutes to prepare. Then I just toss it into the oven and let it bake to perfection. For that reason, it's one of my favorite busy weeknight dinners right now!
Explosive flavor. This ground chicken casserole recipe has a mix of simple ingredients that make a flavorful casserole. The Southwest flavor always keeps me coming back more, and it's beyond any other casserole with ground chicken I've had.
Ingredients
The list for this ground chicken casserole recipe might be a little odd, but trust me, everything comes together to make a delicious recipe. Plus, you might have some of the ingredients on hand already!
Here's what you need to make ground chicken casserole:
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 chicken seasoning
- 15 oz. black beans
- 10 oz. diced tomatoes
- 2 grilled corn on the cobs or 2 cups canned corn
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 6 flour tortillas cut into small triangles
- 1 ½ cup mixed shredded cheese (I use a Mexican cheese blend with cheddar cheese)
- 1 cup sour cream for serving
If you're grabbing chicken from the store, pick up some extra so you can make this cream cheese chicken for your next dinner. It's one of my favorite creamy chicken recipes, so you'll definitely want to give it a try.
How To Make Ground Chicken Casserole
1. Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x-13 inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cook ground chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken to the hot oil and cook, breaking it apart, until it's almost cooked through. Add chicken seasoning and stir to coat the chicken in it.
3. Add ingredients: Next, add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels, and chicken broth to the chicken mixture. Stir until well combined, then turn off the heat.
4. Assemble: Line the bottom of the prepared baking dish with ½ of tortillas. Spread the meat and bean mixture over the tortilla layer, then put the remaining tortillas on top of the chicken and bean mixture. Top with all of the shredded cheese to finish it off.
5. Bake: Bake the casserole for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are slightly golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving with sour cream. Enjoy!
My Tips For Making The Best Recipe
- I always serve ground chicken taco casserole with sour cream on top for added creaminess and flavor.
- I've made this casserole with a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and it tastes great. So feel free to use that instead of the Mexican cheese blend.
- You can use ground turkey or ground beef in place of ground chicken to change up the filling flavor.
- For the best flavor, I like to roast corn on the cob and cut it to add to the casserole.
How To Store Ground Chicken Casserole
In the fridge: Store your leftover ground chicken casserole in an airtight container or in a baking dish with a lid on it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
In the freezer: Allow the leftover casserole to cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Put the ground chicken casserole back in a baking dish and warm it in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until it reaches your desired temperature. Allow frozen leftovers to thaw overnight in the fridge, or add more reheating time.
FAQs About This Ground Chicken Casserole Recipe
How do I cook ground chicken without drying it out?
Cooking it at a lower temperature, like medium heat, will prevent the chicken from drying out. You can add some chicken broth as it cooks, too.
Do I have to use tortillas?
No, this ground chicken casserole is still delicious without them. I like to add some cauliflower rice to the filling if I'm leaving out the tortillas for a low carb meal.
What to serve with ground chicken casserole?
I love to serve a bunch of different things like this Jiffy jalapeno cornbread, La Scala chopped salad, and turnip greens with this ground chicken casserole.
More Easy Casserole Recipes
- Cheesy chicken Rotel casserole
- Lasagna casserole
- Kielbasa casserole
- Chicken crescent roll casserole
- Swiss chicken casserole
- Ground turkey casserole
- Chicken pasta casserole
- Chicken enchilada casserole
Ground Chicken Casserole
This ground chicken casserole is the ultimate flavor-filled dinner recipe. It's loaded up with juicy tomatoes, black beans, corn, and tender, savory ground chicken. Topped with a layer of tortilla shells and melted cheese, I can't stop making this easy recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 chicken seasoning
- 15 oz. black beans
- 10 oz. diced tomatoes
- 2 cups corn or 2 grilled corn on the cob
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 6 flour tortillas cut into small triangles
- 1 ½ cup mixed shredded cheese (I use a Mexican cheese blend with cheddar cheese)
- 1 cup sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook until almost cooked through.
- Add chicken seasoning of your choice and stir to combine.
- Next, add diced tomatoes, corn, and black beans.
- Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and stir to combine.
- Grease the bottom of a 9x-13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Line the bottom of the casserole dish with ½ of tortillas.
- Spread the meat and bean mixture over the tortillas. Put the remaining tortillas on top of the chicken and bean mixture. Top with the shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and tortillas are browning slightly around the edges.
- Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting. Garnish with the sour cream and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 601Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 12gSugar: 0gProtein: 42g
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