Easy Taco Casserole
perfect way to use up leftover chicken, leftover turkey, or that rotisserie chicken that you picked up from the
deli! Layered with Doritos or tortilla chips, this simple make-ahead meal is a quick dinner that your family will devour!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword easy taco casserole recipe, taco casserole, taco casserole with doritos
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings
8
people
Calories 466.8 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 10 items
4 cups cooked, chopped (or shredded) chicken or turkey
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup I used Campbell's Healthy Request
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup I used Campbell's Healthy Request
1 cup sour cream I used light sour cream, but any will work
1 (14.5 oz) can petite-diced tomatoes, drained
1 (16 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (or sub with 1.5 cups of additional chicken)
1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning I used 40% less sodium, but any variety will work
1 (9.75 oz) bag Doritos or corn tortilla chips, gently crushed
2 cups (about 8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided I used 2% cheese, but any variety will work
Optional garnish: chopped tomatoes, additional sour cream, guacamole or avocado, sliced green onion, sliced olives, sliced jalapeno pepper
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Instructions
list of 6 items
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken or turkey, soups, sour cream, tomatoes, beans, and taco seasoning.
3. Place half of the crushed chips in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
4. Layer with remaining chips and finish with remaining chicken mixture.
5. Cover and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove cover, top with remaining 1 cup of cheese, and bake for about 10-15 more minutes, or until cheese is melted
and starting to brown on top.
6. Garnish with optional toppings.
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Recipe Notes
Cooking Just for Two? Cut the ingredients in half and bake the casserole in an 8-inch square dish. Alternatively, prepare the ENTIRE recipe, but divide
the ingredients between two 8-inch square pans. Bake one now, and freeze the other for later!
Can you freeze Taco Casserole?
Yes! I suggest assembling the casserole as instructed (but add the final layer of cheese on top), wrap tightly with plastic wrap and foil, and freeze the
dish BEFORE baking. When ready to bake, thaw the casserole in the refrigerator overnight and bake according to recipe below. If you prefer to bake the
dish directly from the freezer (while still frozen), leave the dish covered in a 350 degree oven for about 1 hour. Remove the foil, and then continue baking
for an additional 15-20 minutes (or until the casserole is heated through).
Recipe adapted from
Campbell’s Kitchen
Nutrition Facts
Easy Taco Casserole Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 /8 of the casserole)
Calories 466.8 Calories from Fat 182
% Daily Value*
Fat 20.2g31%
Saturated Fat 7.4g46%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 73.7mg25%
Sodium 1466.2mg64%
Potassium 475.1mg14%
Carbohydrates 42.8g14%
Fiber 5.5g23%
Sugar 5.1g6%
Protein 30.9g62%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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perfect way to use up leftover chicken, leftover turkey, or that rotisserie chicken that you picked up from the
deli! Layered with Doritos or tortilla chips, this simple make-ahead meal is a quick dinner that your family will devour!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword easy taco casserole recipe, taco casserole, taco casserole with doritos
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings
8
people
Calories 466.8 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 10 items
4 cups cooked, chopped (or shredded) chicken or turkey
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup I used Campbell's Healthy Request
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup I used Campbell's Healthy Request
1 cup sour cream I used light sour cream, but any will work
1 (14.5 oz) can petite-diced tomatoes, drained
1 (16 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (or sub with 1.5 cups of additional chicken)
1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning I used 40% less sodium, but any variety will work
1 (9.75 oz) bag Doritos or corn tortilla chips, gently crushed
2 cups (about 8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided I used 2% cheese, but any variety will work
Optional garnish: chopped tomatoes, additional sour cream, guacamole or avocado, sliced green onion, sliced olives, sliced jalapeno pepper
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Instructions
list of 6 items
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken or turkey, soups, sour cream, tomatoes, beans, and taco seasoning.
3. Place half of the crushed chips in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
4. Layer with remaining chips and finish with remaining chicken mixture.
5. Cover and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove cover, top with remaining 1 cup of cheese, and bake for about 10-15 more minutes, or until cheese is melted
and starting to brown on top.
6. Garnish with optional toppings.
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Recipe Notes
Cooking Just for Two? Cut the ingredients in half and bake the casserole in an 8-inch square dish. Alternatively, prepare the ENTIRE recipe, but divide
the ingredients between two 8-inch square pans. Bake one now, and freeze the other for later!
Can you freeze Taco Casserole?
Yes! I suggest assembling the casserole as instructed (but add the final layer of cheese on top), wrap tightly with plastic wrap and foil, and freeze the
dish BEFORE baking. When ready to bake, thaw the casserole in the refrigerator overnight and bake according to recipe below. If you prefer to bake the
dish directly from the freezer (while still frozen), leave the dish covered in a 350 degree oven for about 1 hour. Remove the foil, and then continue baking
for an additional 15-20 minutes (or until the casserole is heated through).
Recipe adapted from
Campbell’s Kitchen
Nutrition Facts
Easy Taco Casserole Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 /8 of the casserole)
Calories 466.8 Calories from Fat 182
% Daily Value*
Fat 20.2g31%
Saturated Fat 7.4g46%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 73.7mg25%
Sodium 1466.2mg64%
Potassium 475.1mg14%
Carbohydrates 42.8g14%
Fiber 5.5g23%
Sugar 5.1g6%
Protein 30.9g62%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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