Easy Chicken Taco Dump

 If you’re looking for a simple weeknight dinner that’s packed with flavor, this Chicken Taco Dump Dinner is the perfect choice. It’s one of those easy meals where you basically mix, layer, and bake—no complicated steps required. Juicy shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and salsa are layered with tortillas and melty cheese to create a comforting taco-style casserole the whole family will love. Plus, you can pile on your favorite taco toppings to make every bite even better.

Easy Chicken Taco Dump

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 1 jar (16 oz) thick and chunky mild salsa
• 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups frozen fire-roasted corn
• 12 corn tortillas (6-inch), cut into pieces
• 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Optional Taco Toppings

• Shredded lettuce
• Chopped red onion
• Fresh chopped cilantro
• Taco sauce
• Sour cream
• Chopped avocado
• Crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Mix the filling. In a large bowl, combine the salsa, diced green chiles, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Stir until everything is blended.
3. Add the main ingredients. Mix in the shredded chicken, black beans, and frozen corn until well combined.
4. Start layering. Spread half of the tortilla pieces across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
5. Add the filling. Spoon half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, then sprinkle about 1 cup of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top.
6. Repeat the layers. Add the remaining tortilla pieces, followed by the rest of the chicken mixture.
7. Cover and bake. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
8. Add more cheese. Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese evenly over the top.
9. Bake again. Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
10. Serve with toppings. Let the casserole cool slightly, then top each serving with your favorite taco toppings like lettuce, avocado, sour cream, or crushed tortilla chips.

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