Taco Casserole
All the great flavor comes from chopped onions, garlic, and taco seasoning that cooks with the ground chicken to create a light and delicious base for your casserole.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 559kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz tortilla chips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained
- 1 cup hot salsa
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or your favorite cheese
TOPPINGS:
- 1 jalapeno, sliced, optional
- Sliced black olives, optional
Instructions
- in a large skillet, heat the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic until translucent
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Add the ground chicken and taco seasoning, and cook until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Mix in the black beans and salsa and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated
- Layer a casserole dish with tortilla chips. Top the tortilla chips with the chicken mixture
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Top with the sliced jalapenos and olives and bake for 20 mins more until the cheese is melted and bubbly
Nutrition
Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 27g