A cheesy casserole mixing tender chicken, taco spices, black beans, corn, and melty cheese.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
→ 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 diced red bell pepper
08 - 1/2 cup sliced green onions
→ Sauce & Fillings
09 - 1 cup mild or medium salsa
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream
→ Cheese
11 - 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
→ Base
12 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mix shredded chicken, taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green onions, salsa, and sour cream until thoroughly combined.
03 - Place two tortillas flat at the bottom of the prepared dish, overlapping to cover the base completely.
04 - Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortillas and sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese.
05 - Layer the remaining two tortillas atop, then spread the rest of the chicken mixture and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
06 - Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
07 - Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
08 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Optionally garnish with extra green onions or chopped cilantro.
