Cheesy bake with seasoned chicken, black beans, corn, and melted Mexican cheese in a comforting casserole.
# What you need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ Seasonings
02 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
03 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
07 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
08 - 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
→ Sauce & Fillings
09 - 1 cup salsa (mild or medium)
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream
→ Cheese
11 - 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
→ Base
12 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green onions, salsa, and sour cream. Stir until evenly blended.
03 - Layer two tortillas flat in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, overlapping as needed to cover the base completely.
04 - Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortillas. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheese.
05 - Place the remaining two tortillas on top. Spread the remaining chicken mixture over them, then top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
06 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
07 - Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Allow the bake to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra green onions or chopped cilantro as desired.
