Healthy Chicken Taco Casserole
Healthy Chicken Taco Casserole is an easy, high-protein dinner made with lean chicken, veggies, and bold taco flavors. With 34 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving, it’s a lighter take on traditional tacos that’s perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or meal prep.
Servings: 8
Calories: 283kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed or shredded
- 15 ounce black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 orange bell pepper chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- ¾ cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, sour cream/greek yogurt, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Add chicken, beans, peppers, corn, salsa, greek yogurt, and taco seasoning to a large bowl and mix well to combine.
- Pour mixture into baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes until veggies are softened. Remove from oven and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Crush tortilla chips and sprinkle on top. Other optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, sour cream/greek yogurt, and cilantro.
Notes
Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary by ingredients, brands, and portion sizes. Use them as a general guide, not a guarantee.
Shortcut Tip: To save time, you can use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken from scratch. Simply shred and stir it in before baking.
Prep Ahead: Bell peppers can be chopped up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge to make dinner prep even easier.
Serving Ideas: This casserole can be enjoyed on its own, served with tortillas or tortilla chips, or spooned into tortillas for taco-style wraps.
Meal Prep Friendly: This recipe reheats well and is great for meal prep. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 616mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g
