Taco Bell Chicken Bake (Printable)

Tender chicken with spices, cheese, beans, and peppers baked to a golden finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

→ Seasonings

02 - 1 packet (about 1 oz) taco seasoning
03 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
07 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
08 - 1/2 cup green onions, sliced

→ Sauce & Fillings

09 - 1 cup salsa (mild or medium)
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream

→ Cheese

11 - 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

→ Base

12 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green onions, salsa, and sour cream until evenly combined.
03 - Place two tortillas flat in the prepared baking dish, overlapping as necessary to cover the bottom completely.
04 - Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese.
05 - Top with the remaining two tortillas, then spread the remaining chicken mixture over them.
06 - Sprinkle the last 1 cup of shredded cheese on top of the final layer.
07 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
08 - Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
09 - Allow the bake to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with additional green onions or cilantro if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Comforting Tex-Mex flavors
02 -
  • Substitute rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and convenience
  • Corn tortillas can be used for a gluten-free version
03 -
  • Add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce for more heat
  • Serve with guacamole or extra salsa for added flavor
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