CHICKEN TACO CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375F.
• In a small saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil. Turn off the heat and add the stuffing mix. Put the lid on the saucepan and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Fluff with a fork to make it easier to sprinkle on top of the casserole.
• Heat ½ tbsp of butter in a large skillet and saute the onions, celery, and carrots. When chopping the veggies, try to make everything the same size. That way, you make sure there is a bit of each in every bite, and they cook evenly. Saute them for about 4-5 minutes or until they are soft.
• While the veggies are cooking, whisk together the undiluted condensed cream of chicken soup, mushroom soups, and sour cream until they are well combined. Do not add any liquid to this mixture.
• Spray a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. It’s time to assemble the casserole, and we will do it in layers. The first layer is the shredded chicken. Layer the chicken on the bottom of the casserole dish.
• Next comes the veggie layer. Place the sauteed veggies evenly on top of the shredded chicken. It is important to distribute the veggies evenly, so every bite has veggies on it.
• Third layer is the soup mixture. Pour it evenly on top of the veggies. Remember not to add any water or liquid to the soups. They have the right amount of moisture for the casserole.
• Time for the top layer. Sprinkle the Stove Top stuffing mixture on top of the soup mixture. Try to distribute the stuffing evenly over the whole casserole.
• Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the stuffing is browned and crunchy.

Steps:

• For the chicken: Generously sprinkle both sides of the breasts with the taco seasoning. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken on both sides until deep golden brown on the outside and done in the middle (or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F), about 4 minutes per side. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
• For the dressing: While the chicken is cooking, pour the ranch dressing into a bowl. Add the salsa and cilantro and stir to combine.
• For the salad: Next, place the ears of corn in the skillet you used to cook the chicken and roll them around so that the flavorful oil/butter mixture coats the corn. Grill on a grill pan or cook in a separate skillet until the corn is still crisp but has color on the outside. Slice off the kernels with a sharp knife and set aside. Dice the chicken into cubes.
• On a platter, layer the shredded lettuce, diced chicken, tomatoes, cheese, corn, avocados, green onions, cilantro and crushed chips. Drizzle the dressing all over the top, saving some to serve on the side if you'd like. Serve the salad in individual bowls.