Chicken Taco Dump Dinner
- Michael Merrill
- Jan 5
- 2 min read
For this chicken taco dump dinner, chicken, beans, and salsa are mixed together, and layered with corn tortillas and cheese in an easy casserole. Serve with any taco toppings you like, such as shredded lettuce, chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, taco sauce, sour cream, chopped avocado, and crushed tortilla chips.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
12

Ingredients
Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings
cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) jar thick and chunky mild salsa
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups frozen fire-roasted corn
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
taco toppings, such as shredded lettuce, chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, taco sauce, sour cream, chopped avocado, or crushed tortilla chips
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Combine salsa, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in chicken, black beans, and corn.
Place half of tortilla pieces in the bottom of the prepared dish. Top with half of chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers of tortilla pieces and chicken mixture.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
Remove the foil and sprinkle with remaining 2 cups cheese. Continue to bake until heated through and cheese is melted and just starting to brown, about 10 minutes.
Top servings with desired toppers.




Nutrition Facts (per serving)
345 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
25g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 345 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 38% |
Cholesterol 78mg | 26% |
Sodium 691mg | 30% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 25g | 51% |
Vitamin C 26mg | 29% |
Calcium 268mg | 21% |
Iron 3mg | 15% |
Potassium 484mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.



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