Taco Supper Bake
PREP TIME
15 min.
COOK TIME
20 min.
Serving Size
4-6 servings
Surprise the family with yummy tacos all rolled into a delicious casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) butter
- 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red pepper, finely diced
- 1-2 Tbsp (15-30 mL) chili powder
- 2 tsp (10 mL) dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 19 oz. (540 mL) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup (250 mL) frozen corn
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) salsa
- 1 cup (250 mL) milk
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (500 mL) grated Canadian Cheddar, divided
- 1 cup (250 mL) tortilla chips, barely crushed
Directions
| 1. | Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). |
| 2. | In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat; cook chicken with onion, red pepper, chili powder to taste, oregano and salt, using a fork to break up meat, for about 5 min or until chicken is cooked through. |
| 3. | Stir in beans, corn and salsa. |
| 4. | Whisk milk with flour. Gradually stir the milk mixture into the chicken mixture. Bring to a boil, then stir frequently for 2 min. |
| 5. | Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup (250 mL) of the cheese. |
| 6. | Transfer into an 8-inch (2 L) square dish. |
| 7. | Sprinkle chicken with tortilla chips, then the remaining cheese. |
| 8. | Bake for 10 min or just until cheese is melted. |
| 9. | Let stand for 5 min before serving. |
| 10. | Scoop out into bowls. Serve with additional salsa, sour cream and guacamole. |
Tips
Variations:
- If you like spicy food, stir in or serve with hot pepper sauce.
- Instead of adding the tortilla chips to the top of the dish, serve on the side.
- Instead of serving with tortilla chips, try a whole wheat tortilla.
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