⏱ 40 min totalChicken Taco Casserole
Per 1 serving · 307 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein29g28% of calories
- Carbs22g21% of calories
- Fat23g51% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Chicken Taco Casserole (307 g) has 399 calories, with 29 g of protein, 22 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (51% of calories). It is high in protein (57% DV), Vitamin A (21% DV) and Vitamin C (46% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 49%, 55% and 37% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein57%
- Vitamin A21%
- Vitamin C46%
- Riboflavin (B2)35%
- Niacin40%
- Vitamin B650%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber17%
- Vitamin E18%
- Vitamin K13%
- Thiamine18%
- Folate (B9)15%
- Choline14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium49%
- Saturated fat55%
- Cholesterol37%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 ⅔ oz crumbled Ground chicken
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Chili powder
⅓ cup Salsa
¹⁄₁₆ cup, chopped or diced Green chili pepper
¼ pepper Jalapeno peppers
¹⁄₁₆ cup Black beans
⅓ cup, diced Cheddar cheese
⅓ tortilla, medium Flour tortillas
⅓ tbsp Sour cream
³⁄₁₆ cup, chopped or sliced Tomatoes
³⁄₁₆ cup shredded Iceberg lettuce
Directions
- 1
Cook the ground chicken in a deep frying pan over medium heat until golden brown. Add the chili powder and stir to combine.
- 2
Add the salsa, green peppers, jalapenos, and black beans to the chicken. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
- 3
Place one-third of the chicken mixture into an 8x8" baking dish. Layer one-fourth of the cheese on top, followed by a tortilla. Add another layer of half of the remaining chicken mixture, half of the remaining cheese, and another tortilla. Top with remaining chicken mixture, sour cream, and the remaining cheese.
- 4
Bake in the oven at 350°F until the cheese has melted, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Top with chopped tomatoes and lettuce before serving.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (307 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 185 μg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 41 mg | 46% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 16 μg | 13% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 35% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 50% |
| Folate (B9) | 60 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 34% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 27% |
| Choline | 75 mg | 14% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 372 mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 929 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 61 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 448 mg | 64% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 25 μg | 46% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 62 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 750 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 21 μg | — |
| Fructose | 3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 6,243 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.4 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 118 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 7 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
Burning 399 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 76minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 48minCycling (moderate)
- 33minRunning (6 mph)
- 56minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken Taco Casserole?
One serving of Chicken Taco Casserole (1 serving) has 399 calories, which works out to 130 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken Taco Casserole high in protein?
It provides a solid 29 g of protein per serving (57% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Chicken Taco Casserole keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 17 g of net carbs and 21% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Chicken Taco Casserole?
1122 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chicken Taco Casserole?
6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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