Turkey or Chicken Taco Bake

Get ready to elevate taco night with this irresistible Turkey or Chicken Taco Bake—a hearty, family-friendly dish that brings together all the bold, zesty flavors of a classic taco in a layered casserole form! Perfectly seasoned ground turkey or chicken is combined with black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, then layered with soft tortillas and gooey melted Mexican blend cheese. This easy-to-make taco bake takes just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it an excellent weeknight dinner option. Ideal for feeding a crowd, it serves six and pairs beautifully with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole. Garnished with fresh cilantro for an optional pop of freshness, this cheesy, flavorful dish is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground turkey or chicken
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 1 15-ounce can Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can Canned corn, drained
• 1 10-ounce can Diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 6 units Flour or corn tortillas (soft)
• 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup Salsa
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and softened, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the ground turkey or chicken to the skillet. Cook and crumble the meat until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 5

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray or oil. Place two tortillas on the bottom of the dish, overlapping if necessary.

Step 6

Spread a layer of the turkey or chicken mixture evenly over the tortillas, followed by a layer of shredded cheese (about 1/3 of the total cheese).

Step 7

Repeat the layering process (tortillas, meat mixture, cheese) two more times, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole on the side, if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2508.1 grams (2508.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3525

Total Fat 149.60g	192%
Saturated Fat 60.40g	302%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.50g
Cholesterol 586mg	195%
Sodium 10951mg	476%
Total Carbohydrate 353.90g	129%
Dietary Fiber 51.90g	185%
Total Sugars 43.30g
Protein 215.10g	430%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2220mg	171%
Iron 28mg	157%
Potassium 4732mg	101%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.2%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 39.1%