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A golden brown ground chicken taco casserole topped with melted cheese and crunchy tortilla chips in a baking dish.
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Ground Chicken Taco Casserole

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion , diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup crushed corn tortilla chips
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the ground chicken until fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles.
  • Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and chicken broth; simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
  • Fold in the cooked rice until the mixture is uniform.
  • Transfer the chicken and rice mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  • Top the casserole with shredded Mexican blend cheese and crushed corn tortilla chips.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.