Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Mexican Chicken Casserole 20 Minute Fast and Easy Recipe
Mexican Chicken Casserole
Ingredients:
2 cups diced cooked chicken
2 cups cooked brown rice can substitute with cooked white rice or cooked quinoa
1 15.25 ounce can corn, drained
1 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, NOT drained
1 4.5 ounce can diced mild green chiles, NOT drained
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese divided
Optional: 1 package of taco seasoning
Optional toppings: diced avocado guacamole, sour cream, halved grape tomatoes, chopped green onion, sliced olives
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and set aside (an 11-inch x 7-inch dish works well, or a medium oval dish would also be fine).
In a large bowl, stir together chicken, rice, drained corn, diced tomatoes (not drained), chilies (not drained), taco sauce, and HALF of the cheese.
Place chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake, uncovered, for about 20 minutes (or until cheese is melted and dish is heated through).
Garnish with optional toppings and serve!
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Keto Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon chili powder can substitute for cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
• In a large mixing bowl, combine all the spices and mix well, until combined.
• Transfer into a sealable jar or container until ready to use.
Mexican Chicken Casserole 20 Minute Fast and Easy Recipe
Mexican Chicken Casserole
Ingredients:
2 cups diced cooked chicken
2 cups cooked brown rice can substitute with cooked white rice or cooked quinoa
1 15.25 ounce can corn, drained
1 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, NOT drained
1 4.5 ounce can diced mild green chiles, NOT drained
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese divided
Optional: 1 package of taco seasoning
Optional toppings: diced avocado guacamole, sour cream, halved grape tomatoes, chopped green onion, sliced olives
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and set aside (an 11-inch x 7-inch dish works well, or a medium oval dish would also be fine).
In a large bowl, stir together chicken, rice, drained corn, diced tomatoes (not drained), chilies (not drained), taco sauce, and HALF of the cheese.
Place chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake, uncovered, for about 20 minutes (or until cheese is melted and dish is heated through).
Garnish with optional toppings and serve!
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Keto Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon chili powder can substitute for cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
• In a large mixing bowl, combine all the spices and mix well, until combined.
• Transfer into a sealable jar or container until ready to use.
