A comforting casserole with tender chicken, zesty spices, melty cheese, and fresh veggies in Tex-Mex style.
# Ingredient list:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Seasonings
02 - 1 packet (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)
# Cooking steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, salsa, and sour cream. Stir until uniformly blended.
03 - Arrange two flour tortillas flat on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, overlapping to cover the base completely.
04 - Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortillas, then sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese.
05 - Place the remaining two tortillas on top, then spread the remaining chicken mixture evenly.
06 - Sprinkle the final 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top layer.
07 - Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
08 - Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Optionally garnish with additional green onions or chopped cilantro.
