Name: Taco Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 34 min
Total time: 44 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Browned Ground Beef or Cubed Cooked Chicken ((cubed Rotisserie Chicken can be substituted)); 2 cups Cooked White Rice; 16 oz. Refried Beans; 1/2 cup Sour Cream; 14.5 oz. Diced Tomatoes; 4 oz. Diced Green Chiles; 1 cup Frozen Chopped White Onions ((completely thawed)); 2 cups Mexican Shredded Cheese ((8 oz. bag)); 2 oz. Taco Seasoning; 1/2 tsp. Salt; 1/4 tsp. Pepper; 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper ((optional)); 2 cups Tortilla Strips ((Fritos or Nacho Cheese Doritos broken into 1/2 inch sized pieces can be substituted))

Give your Taco Tuesday a glorious makeover when you feast on this outrageously tasty chicken Taco Casserole Recipe! Filled with perfectly seasoned meat, beans and rice, and topped with delightfully crunchy tortilla strips and gooey cheese, you’ll be dreaming of dinner all day long! Just 10 minutes of prep, then you pop it in the oven!

When it comes to dinners I love the most, tacos always seem to top the charts.

I mean… what’s not to love about a crunchy taco shell, perfectly seasoned meat and a taco piled high with your favorite toppings, right?

That’s why I’m always looking for ways to infuse taco flavors into more Easy Dinner Recipes. We all know there is no such thing as too many tacos!

For example… who needs spaghetti when you can devour Taco Spaghetti?

And who needs a bland and flavorless casserole when you can savor a tantalizing taco bake casserole with tortillas instead?

Do you see my point? Tacos make everything better!

That’s why I know you’re going to adore this rich and savory chicken taco rice casserole as much as my family does.

It’s got all of your favorite Mexican flavors infused into one delightful dish, and the tasty leftovers are always something to look forward to!

Just like you’ll get when you make these Crockpot Pulled Chicken Tacos, these Crockpot Ground Beef Tacos, and my viral Frugal Girls Taco Soup Recipe!

This chicken Mexican rice casserole is also ridiculously simple to make. Just 10 minutes of prep, that’s all!

So what are you waiting for?

Let’s get this easy taco casserole recipe cooking in the oven, shall we?

With leftovers to spare, now you can live everyday like it’s Taco Tuesday!

Here’s what you’ll need to get started…

Ingredients

Thanks to several shortcuts, you won’t believe how quick and easy this chicken taco casserole recipe comes together!

Here’s what you need to add to your next Walmart grocery shopping list to make this recipe…

Ground Beef or Chicken – You can even use Rotisserie Chicken to save time.
White Rice
Refried Beans
Sour Cream
Diced Tomatoes
Diced Green Chiles
Frozen Chopped White Onions – This will save so much time chopping and cooking.
Mexican Shredded Cheese
Taco Seasoning – Either store bought or Homemade Taco Seasoning will work great.
Salt
Black Pepper
Cayenne Pepper (optional) – Only add if you like things on the spicier side.
Tortilla Strips for topping – Or instead make your taco casserole with Doritos (the Nacho Cheese variety) or a taco casserole with Fritos, that are broken into little pieces.

Like most of my easy casserole recipes, you’ll also need a 9×13 baking dish to prepare this taco bake casserole.

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How To Make A Taco Casserole

You won’t believe how easy it is to make this outrageous Mexican rice casserole!

Just follow these simple steps…

1. Preheat your oven, then spray a 9×13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Stir together the Chicken, Rice, Beans, Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Green Chiles, Onions, Taco Seasoning and 1 cup of Shredded Cheese in a large mixing bowl, until well combined.

3. Transfer the mixture to your casserole dish, and spread it out evenly.

4. Then cover your casserole dish with aluminum foil, and bake as specified.

5. After baking for 30 minutes, remove your foil, and sprinkle your chicken or beef taco casserole with the remaining Shredded Cheese and evenly top with Tortilla Strips.

6. Then continue baking as specified, uncovered, or until the cheese has melted.

See… I told you this taco casserole recipe was going to be EASY!!

Simple Mexican Food Recipes like this are the perfect solution for busy weeknights!

Scroll down for the printable taco casserole recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

What to Serve with Taco Rice Casserole

There are so many brilliant Side Dish Recipes you can serve along with this hearty Mexican rice casserole!

To start, I know you’ll love topping your casserole with some of this Simple Guacamole Recipe and sour cream, as well as some of this Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe or Easy Pico de Gallo.

Then, I recommend adding a lovely side of black beans and Rice with Cilantro and Lime.

How to Store Leftovers

One of my favorite Easy Meal Prep Ideas is to make this casserole on the weekend, then enjoy the leftovers over the next few days for lunch or dinner.

Leftovers of this tasty taco and rice casserole can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also store it for up to 1 month in the freezer.

How To Reheat Leftovers

When you’re ready to enjoy your Mexican chicken rice casserole leftovers, simply transfer individual servings to a microwave safe dish, cover with paper towels, and reheat for 30 seconds at a time (stirring each time) until hot.

You can even add a little extra cheese on top for the last few seconds of microwaving. The more cheese the merrier, right?