Description
This Mexican Chicken Casserole is cozy, chewy, and bursting with savory flavors, ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner that feels like a traditional family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skin‑free chicken breast, cut into bite‑sized pieces
- 1 cup Mexican crema
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1 cup black beans, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sear chicken pieces in olive oil until golden brown.
- Whisk Mexican crema, beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and taco seasoning.
- Fold chicken into crema mixture.
- Pour into a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Add breadcrumbs and a tablespoon of melted butter.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then let rest 10 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican