Southwest Chicken Casserole: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a delicious Southwest Chicken Casserole that combines the flavors of grilled chicken, turkey bacon, and a zesty blend of spices for a perfect comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 12 tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, turkey bacon, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, onion, cheese, salsa, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Layer tortillas on the bottom of a baking dish, then add half of the chicken mixture.
- Repeat layers, ending with tortillas and cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the mixture.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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