Chicken Taco Casserole Recipe (2024)

Recipe adapted from Plain Chicken

Be sure to not miss another recipe!Follow Six Sisters’ Stuff onInstagram|Facebook|Pinterest|YouTube

If you made our recipe, be sure to tag us on Instagram so we can see your hard work using#sixsistersstuff.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

1. LuAnn Braley says:

   Saw about this post on Twitter. Had to come express my gratitude that Kristen and her family were so protected, and pray for their quick recovery.

2. Cara Peace says:

   So glad to hear her family is ok after that accident! Will be praying for her recovery!

3. Little Italy says:

   Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry to hear about your sister and her family. Glad everyone is ok!

4. Tina says:

   Really glad to hear that everyone is ok! That's so scary! Quick question about the recipe. How long do you bake it? Thank you!

5. LeiShell says:

   Wow, that is sooo scary! So glad they are okay! I just made your mac and cheese in the crockpot and it is a hit! Devoured. Been here about five times this week already. Thank you for being my favorite meal blog. Will be trying this eventually too! (The other thing I made was the sweet and sour meatballs. Delicious!)

6. Multiples Mom says:

   Wow! That was a scary accident. I am so glad that everyone is OK (aside from Kristen's injured elbow). It is really amazing that there was only a minor injury with the way the car looked. I like your comment, "I held my family a little tighter that night and didn't hurry through our bedtime story . . . you just never know." That is so true.
   ...Theresa (Capri + 3)

7. Sherry says:

   So sorry for Kristen and her family to be involved on that accident. Here is to an early spring! Get well soon Kristen.
   Sherry

8. Myrna says:

   Thank God they were alright.
   Myrna

9. Jenn says:

   Oh my gosh, I am so glad her and her family are okay. The roads last Thursday were the iciest roads I have ever driven on here in Utah. Just from watching the news and seeing how many accidents and how many people were in the hospital from falling on the ice shows you how bad the roads were that day/night. On a happier note, your casserole sounds delicious.

   See Also

   Plum Cobbler Bars Recipe20 Kickass Fruit Leather Recipe Ideas for Some Fruity FunRaspberry Coconut Magic Bars RecipeEasy Raspberry Sweet Rolls Recipe - Oh Sweet Basil

10. BARBIE says:

    Thankful to God that your sister is okay!

11. Allison Miller says:

    I'm so glad she and her family are ok!! That freezing rain sure was crazy. That morning I could hear it coming down and it sounded just like pieces of glass hitting the ground. So weird!! So many accidents out there. I'm glad she's ok!

12. Kim Lee says:

    Yum...looks like a winner and so glad Kristen is okay!

13. Carol Colon says:

    Glad your sister is OK. Just wanted to say I loved this recipe and was wondering what is that cursive font you used on the photo? It's adorable. Thanks!

14. Cynthia Peterschmidt says:

    I am stationed in Okinawa with my husband and our off-base house does not have an oven nor does it have hookups for an American oven. Do you think this recipe would work if I made it in an aluminum foil pan and cooked it on medium-high heat in a covered grill for about 30 mins? Also, glad to hear your sister is okay!!!

15. craftythriftydecoratingwifemom says:

    So glad Kristen is OK. I imagine the others in the car are, too, since you didn't mention them. Guardian angel on duty for sure.
    Janet

16. Back for Seconds says:

    Oh, Camille, I am so thankful your sister and her family is safe. What a miracle!! It's so important to treasure the time we have with our loved ones - you never know how long you have!
    This casserole looks delish by the way. I love all things Mexican!

17. From Valeries Kitchen says:

    Oh MY, how scary! I'm so glad to hear that everyone is okay.

18. Allison Boyer says:

    Really glad to hear Kristen is okay. (from Allison and the entire NMX staff)

19. Kim of Mo Betta says:

    So frightening! Glad your sister and her family are okay. My husband was on the road in bad weather the other night as well. Took him 6 hours to make a 45 minute trip! So thankful he got home safely however!

20. Scrappycath says:

    Prayers going up for Kristen and the family!

21. Rachel O. says:

    Oh I am so glad that they are all ok!! That is so scary. Makes you want to pray a whole lot harder and hold your family closer each and every night. So glad that nothing worse happened to them! And you're right - family dinners are one of the perfect ways to spend quality time with loved ones. Thanks for the recipe! Hope Kristen's arm heals up soon.

22. sandyb says:

    Prayers to you and your family. A near tragedy or miracle I should say like your sister's accident is a reminder to all of us that you never know what will happen next and to cherish every moment you have with your loved ones.

    Also thank you for your wonderful recipe. My husband has developed a problem with gluten and I think I can tweak this recipe and make it gluten free and we will just love it!!!

23. Melissa says:

    Im so glad that Kristen is ok!!! Car accidents are so scary.

    Thanks for sharing this recipe, it looks great.

24. Amber Brady says:

    Scary! I am glad that Kristen & her family is ok! That freezing rain is so bad! I hope we don't have that again for a very long time, or never!

25. Crystal says:

    I'm so glad Kristin is ok!!! After looking at the car, it is a miracle she only hurt her elbow. Thanks for the sharing the yummy recipe!

26. Drama Queens Mum (Kimberly) says:

    I'm glad that everyone is okay. That must've been scary. The car looks awful.

27. Six Sisters says:

    Bake for 30 minutes. :) -The Six Sisters

28. Six Sisters says:

    It's called Sacramento in picmonkey. That's what we use to edit our pictures.

29. Eric Pepple says:

    Glad everybody was ok! On a lighter note, this recipe looks and sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing :)

    Sincerely,
    Happy Valley Chow

30. SoCalGal52 says:

    God was watching them closely that night. Maybe he wants them to slow down a bit now and take stock of what is going on in their lives.

31. Janet says:

    What a miracle and a blessing that were all okay!

    Thanks for the recipe!

32. Karlene Hansen says:

    Glad they were ok, that storm was a nightmare. My son & daugher-in-law both drive the freeway everyday to North Salt Lake for work and I'm always a huge nervous wreck with all these storms we keep getting,lol. but that was scary storm!!!!

33. MoniLuv E says:

    Made this tonight and it was super yummy! I want to be you guys when I grow up LOL!! :)

34. Jenn says:

    how scary. So glad to hear she is ok, hopefully she's doing better today.

35. Six Sisters says:

    I really think that it would be okay because the chicken is pre-cooked!

36. Lisa says:

    I'm also glad your sister is ok. I know that is very scary and hope she doesn't have a lot of pain and recovers quickly. I'm gonna make this recipe today. Reminds me of King Ranch Casserole...except for the black beans. I am assuming this serves 4-6...so I may have to double it...did I miss the serving amount on recipe??

37. Six Sisters says:

    This recipe serves 6. If you have questions on any recipes, just click on the "magic" button under the picture and it gives you more details on the recipe including nutrition information. That's our new sister sight myrecipemagic.com. -The Six Sisters

38. Lisa says:

    Thank you ! Good to know !

39. raylene matheny says:

    prayers and thanks to God that she is ok

40. Michelle says:

    This would make everyone in my family happy. Stopping by from Work it Wednesday--thanks for sharing this family-friendly dish.

    I'm glad no one was seriously injured in the accident.

41. Artsy VaVa says:

    I'm so glad Kristen and her family are ok. That's very scary.

    Pinning the recipe. We have company coming this weekend and this is going to be on the menu! Thanks.

42. Samara says:

    Do you think this could be made with ground beef?
    

43. Angel says:

    So glad Kristen is safe and ok. That must have been a very scary experience for her.
    Thanks for the yummy recipe. I am going to try it tonight:-)

44. Six Sisters says:

    Yes, ground beef would work great too.

45. Vicki Baize says:

    Does anyone know the calorie content or how many servings Thanks

46. Six Sisters says:

    Makes about 15 servings from the 9x13 pan. Calories for 15 servings are around 500. You can click on the "magic" button under the picture and then click on "Nutrition" and the information will pop up for you. It is our new sister blog myrecipemagic.com. Hope this helps. -The Six Sisters

47. Aggiequilter says:

    So glad to hear that Kristen & family are OK ... it could have been so much worse!
    I was rear-ended last winter by a teenage driver, my car was totalled and my lower right leg and ankle were badly fractured. I'm now the owner of a number of screws and plates ... not great, BUT I'm not in a wheelchair anymore - or worse. It's been a long recovery, I still can't walk a long way or do some things I used to, but I'm determined to get back as far as can!!

48. The Mandatory Mooch says:

    Oh my goodness, Camille. I'm so glad Kristen and family were okay. So scary!!

    On a good note, I love this recipe. It looks delicious. I will be featuring it on Tasty Thursdays this week. Thanks for linking up. The party will be live tonight. Thanks, Nichi

49. Cindy Hunwhatsfordinner says:

    I've been in a car accident when I was 17. Not anything I'd like to do again!! Glad you were all alright!

    This casserole looks phenomenal!! I'd love for you to come link up to my new weekly Simple Supper Tuesday linky party!! Thanks

50. stacymick says:

    See Also

    Raspberry Pretzel Salad Recipe

    glad kristen is ok. i hate that this has cream of chicken soup though. canned cream soups make me sick :(

51. Jeff Gutierrez says:

    Happy to hear that Kristen is okay, Camille! This casserole is better than okay! Soooo tasty that I had to post about it and totally linked back to you because you deserve the kudos! Thanks for the flavorful recipe! Cheers!

52. Mrs.Inman says:

    Do I need to drain the rotel?

53. Six Sisters says:

    Yes, drain the rotel! -The Six Sisters

54. Jenn says:

    Thank you so much for this yummy recipe. I changed it up a little bit and shared it here. You guys are the best. Thanks again!
    http://www.housewivesofriverton.com/2013/03/chicken-taco-casserole-with-doritos.html

    ~Jenn
    www.housewivesofriverton.com

55. Kim - Liv Life says:

    Wow! I was just searching Taco Casseroles and your post came up. We lost a dear friend yesterday, and reading your post really hit home. I'm happy your sister and her family are OK after this accident and hope all is healed since it happened!
    And... I'm loving this casserole!!

56. Emily H says:

    That is so scary about your sister's accident!

    I made this casserole this week and would definitely make this again! SO easy and really tasty! The kiddos are super picky eaters. They hated the black beans but other than that, we got a rave review!! I like black beans so those are staying.

    I'm not spotting this Recipe in the Casserole section of the website. Maybe I'm just missing it? I have it Pinned so I just go to my board to find it.

57. Unknown says:

    Will this freeze well?

58. Six Sisters says:

    We have never frozen it, but the tortilla chips would probably go soggy.

59. Cara Finn says:

    I just saw that I don't have two cans of cream of chicken soup. I have one cream of chicken and mushroom. Anything I can use in the place of the soup?

60. Cyd says:

    I would think that one can of cream of mushroom and one can of cream of chicken would work. The taste would be altered a little.

61. Jennifer Farrell says:

    Prayers for the family as they go through healing. And thank you for the simple recipes, they sound wonderful and I can't wait to try them on my mom and fiancee. God's Blessings on ya'll. :)

62. Cathy G says:

    I made this casserole tonight, and it was AWESOME. This is an instant "Keeper" for me. I am on vacation with my 4 sisters, we take a week together every year, it's called 'sister week'. I made the recipe just as written, and laid out toppings like for them to put what they wanted on top like: Salsa, extra sour cream, green onions, cilantro. I think black olives would have been good too. Thank you for a delicious recipe.

63. Lauren Thomas says:

    This recipe looks great! I am looking for something I can make with some left over shredded chicken seasoned with taco seasoning. What do you think is the best way I can adjust this recipe to fit my needs?

64. Nikki says:

    THANK YOU! My boys loved this dish and even asked for seconds. Thumbs up from both of them.I didn't have enough tortilla chips, so I crushes in some Doritos too. Don't think I'll be able to leave them out next time.

65. Mrs. Lopez says:

    Hi, Great recipe. Can I post this on my blog? I'll link to your original post.My blog is lovinglifeinpink.blogspot.comthanks,Mrs. Lopez of Loving Life In Pink

66. Andrea B. says:

    I chanced upon your recipe and had to give it a try. Although it was very tasty I was a little disappointed at the "soupy" consistency. Even after allowing my casserole to cool it did not set they way your picture suggest but it makes an awesome chip dip.

67. soccermom says:

    For the beans there should be no juice in the beans when mixing withthe others items

68. SMcC says:

    Is this two cans of cream of chicken soup or condensed cream of mushroom soup? I making it tonight and am going for the condensed.

69. Ashlee L says:

    Just made this for dinner last week, so yummy and super easy!

70. Darlene McDannold says:

    Thank God your sister and family are ok. We had a horrible accident 35 yrs. ago. Our son was just 8. days old. We were both thrown out of our pickup. The truck landed on me and baby carrier was upside under one of the tires. On impact he slid out of the top and thrown into a snow bank. When the police finally found him he just had a tiny scratch on his forehead. I had a crushed arm and broken ribs. Three surgeries over the next year. Still have problems from that wreck and our son does not like cold weather but we were so lucky. Thankful to our Heavenly Father everyday. I will definitely try this receipe.

71. melody says:

    so thankful that your sister and her family are safe....wow. One more thing to be thankful for this season!!

72. Karen F says:

    came to your site to read the recipe and first read about sister's accident. you all have much to be grateful for. thanks for sharing with us.

73. Crystal Doubleday says:

    First let me say I am glad your family is OK. God was definitely with them and brought them through this ordeal safely. Praise be to him. Secondly I made the Chicken Taco casserole for my two nieces last night. Oh I must say how they enjoyed it. My skeptical husband said he would find something else to eat - but....he was won over by the taste. I loved the additional of black beans in this, which made it a bit more hearty. I have shared your blog and this recipe with a good number of my friends. Happy New Year to your and yours.-Florida foodie

74. Tabitha says:

    this cassorole is delicious. my husband loves it.

75. Laura says:

    I made this lastnight, and since our local grocery store's chicken just really didn't look good, I substituted canned chicken. It came out GREAT!

76. Laura says:

    If you didn't drain the rotel, that's why it was runny. I drained it before the whole mixing process, and it cane out GREAT!

77. Lindsay Gledhill says:

    What would be the best way to cook and shred the chicken forThis recipe? I know cooking it in a crock pot all day would do it but is there any other way to do it and much faster?

78. Trinity says:

    We don't do a lot of casseroles around here but this one i've made twice and we are big fans. I used half light sour cream and half greek yogurt, made my own taco seasoning and before serving put some avocado slices and green onions on top. yum! Husband is a fan too which is saying something as he is one picky eater!

79. mary says:

    tried the casserole tonight for dinner and it was great. will be using it again real soon. thanks for sharing

80. Stacy @Stacy Makes Cents says:

    This was fantastic! I used baked tortilla chips and homemade cream-of soup. Turned out great and I made an extra for a freezer meal for another day. Thank you!

81. Christina Kappesser says:

    So glad that Kristen is ok, very scary!! Angels were def watching over them! This looks yummy! Can I replace tort chips with tortillas themselves, dont have chips in house... ThanksChristina

82. Hillary says:

    could this be a freezer meal?

83. Cyd says:

    After reading over the ingredients this should work fine as a freezer meal. Just thaw and heat!

84. Nadine says:

    We would love to use this recipe in a church cookbook as part of a fundraiser for girls to go to a camp. Would you allow us to use it for this purpose? Thanks!NBailey

85. Cyd says:

    Hi Nadine, we would love to have you use our recipe in your cookbook. Just put a link or reference to this recipe from our website since it is copyrighted material.

86. Pete Young (female) says:

    Thank God your sister and family are O-K. Casserole looks very good

87. Gaye Cross says:

    I am not a big fan of cream of chicken soup. Can recipe be cooked with just one can of soup? It looks like there is more than enough cream with soup and sour cream.

88. Cyd says:

    We have made it with 2 cans of soup. One can might make it too dry.

89. kim says:

    Weird. I just made this dish and didn't drain the tomatoes. It wasn't soupy at all.

90. Katharine Dutton says:

    Made this last night (minus the black beans) and everyone loved it! My kids are very picky eaters but my 8 year old said it was the best meal I've ever made and after my 4 year old initially said "yuck" he ended up eating 2 full plates! Big success!

91. Jenn says:

    You didn't say what to do with the diced tomatoes

92. Cyd says:

    It's listed in the directions as Ro-tel (diced tomatoes). We'll adjust the recipe. Thanks!

93. sally says:

    What's an easy way to get the 3 cups shredded chicken?

94. Jean says:

    Can you use ground chicken in this recipe? And if so should I season it while browning?

95. Cyd says:

    You can totally add ground chicken in this recipe. Cook your chicken and then add it in as you would the cooked and shredded chicken.

96. Melissa says:

    Looks delicious!

97. Cindy says:

    Has anyone made this RECIPE????? I'M LOOKING FOR REVIEWS TO SEE IF ANYONE LIKED IT AND WHAT THEY THOUGHT OF THE PROCESS TO MAKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

98. Cindy says:

    How many chicken breast? Do cut them into bite size pieces? No directions for that part

99. Cyd Adamson says:

    You need to scroll down farther in the recipe post and you'll see all of the instructions.

100. Krista says:

     Made this last night and it was delicious! What is the best way to reheat so the chips don’t get soggy?

101. Heat's Kitchen says:

     This recipe was wonderful. One of the best taco casseroles I've had (and I make it alot). It was really easy to put together & the chips really threw it over the edge!

102. Carol says:

     Taco casserole was so good. I changed it up a little. Used 2 cans Roltel 10 oz each. Put in 15 oz corn drained with black beans drained. Added more taco seasoning. Not runny.Used a rotisserie chicken. easy peasy. tasted amazing!.

103. Cristen says:

     This was so good! I didn’t drain tomatoes and I didn’t have any taco seasoning so I just make my own. Definitely making again, would be perfect for a party dish!

     

104. Bri says:

     This was so good and filling. I added corn to the mix as well.

     

105. Cindy says:

     Hello! Any substitute suggestions for the cream of chicken soup? I have a picket water that doesn’t care for it and it’s in soo many great recipes. Thank you!

106. Momma Cyd says:

     There are a lot of homemade versions of cream of chicken soup online.

107. Cindy says:

     Are the tortilla chips supposed to be crunchy? I cooked it for 22 minutes because cheese was bubbly and brown.

108. Momma Cyd says:

     They will soften as the soupy mixture continues to soak into the crushed chips.

109. Tami wassom says:

     Can I freeze this casserole

110. Mary B says:

     I was looking for a recipe for dinner that would use up a half of roasted chicken. My daughter loves tex-mex and this recipe was a perfect fit and was loved by our family. Thanks

111. Momma Cyd says:

     We love the Chicken Taco Casserole. We are so glad that your family enjoyed the recipe!

112. Momma Cyd says:

     You could freeze it, but the chips might turn soft.

113. Rose says:

     This is absolutely delicious!! I accidentally added a cand of jalepinos instead of diced green chiles but it gave it a kick that worked! Even my picky fiancé loved it. Definitely on rotation in my Prepear meal plan.

     

114. Momma Cyd says:

     So glad you liked the Chicken Taco Casserole - even with the added kick! And we are so glad that you are loving the Prepear app! It's a game changer!!!

115. Vickie Beck says:

     I made this to use up some left over smoked chicken. SO GOOD! Pairs really well with Black Bean Salsa!

     

116. Joy says:

     Can you sub plain yoigart for sour cream??

117. Momma Cyd says:

     Greek yogurt is best as a sub for sour cream: It's thick and tangy, just like sour cream, so it makes the perfect even swap in most recipes.

118. Judith Steinbeck says:

     This was absolutely delicious. We are having leftovers tonight that I froze.

119. Anisa Durb says:

     Can you sub the black beans for different beans? Wondering if refried beans would work🤔

120. Momma Cyd says:

     You can use any kind of beans that you or your family like.

121. Jovi says:

     Can this recipe be done in a crockpot ?

122. Momma Cyd says:

     We haven't made it in the Slow Cooker. It's so quick in the oven and cooks for 30 minutes.