Get ready to savor the incredible flavors of our Low-Carb Taco Chicken Casserole! This delightful dish omits grains, making it an excellent alternative to our traditional One-Pan Taco Chicken Casserole recipe. It effortlessly combines vibrant spices and tender chicken, making mealtime joyful. With just one pan, you can enjoy the simplicity of cooking while creating a satisfying experience for your taste buds. Dive in and relish each delicious bite!

Low-carb taco chicken casserole in a white casserole dish in the background and in the foreground is a piece of the low-carb taco chicken casserole on a white plate with a gold fork with sour cream developed on top with cilantro sprinkled on top all on the counter.

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45-55 minutes

Ingredients:

a packet of taco seasoning or homemade taco seasoning; see Tips
jar of salsa
frozen cauliflower rice
can of black beans or kidney beans; drained
frozen corn
bell pepper; diced
prepackaged cooked diced or sliced chicken; or rotisserie chicken; shredded

Toppings:

sour cream
cilantro
red onions; pickled
jalapeños; jarred
avocado
shredded cheese
lime; wedges

A packet of taco seasoning, jar of salsa and a small bowl, frozen cauliflower rice in a glass jar, drained kidney beans in a strainer, frozen corn in a glass, orange diced bell pepper, and prepared diced chicken on a purple plate. On the counter.

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400º F. *Assemble homemade taco seasoning in a small bowl; See Tips for the recipe.

Step 2: Combine the taco seasoning, water, and salsa in a casserole dish. Add the drained beans, corn, diced pepper, chicken, and cauliflower rice. Mix all ingredients.

Whisking together the salsa and the taco seasoning and a white casserole dish on the counter.

All the ingredients are in a white casserole dish and ready to be put mixed together on the counter.

All the ingredients in a white casserole dish, ready to be put into the oven to be baked. On the counter.

Step 3: Place the uncovered casserole dish into the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes or until most liquid is absorbed. Garnish with your favorite taco toppings, and serve alone, with tortillas or in lettuce boats.

Low-carb taco chicken casserole in a white casserole dish in the foreground is a piece of the low-carb taco chicken casserole missing on the counter.

Tips:

Here’s the recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning: 1 Tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cumin, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, ½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp salt and pepper.
Use ½ the taco seasoning for a mild flavor.
Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken.

Low-Carb Taco Chicken Casserole

Get ready to savor the incredible flavors of our low-carb taco chicken casserole!

Tara

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Servings

Equipment

casserole dish

Ingredients

1 packet of taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning)
15 oz jar of salsa
1½ cups frozen cauliflower rice
15 oz can of black beans or kidney beans (drained)
1 cup frozen corn
1 bell pepper (diced)
1½ cups prepackaged cooked, diced, or sliced chicken (or rotisserie chicken; shredded)

Optional Topping Ingredients:

light sour cream
cilantro
red onions; pickled
jalapeños; jarred
avocado
shredded cheese
lime; wedges

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400º F. *Assemble homemade taco seasoning in a small bowl; See Tips for the recipe.
Combine the taco seasoning, water, and salsa in a casserole dish. Add the drained beans, corn, diced pepper, chicken, and cauliflower rice. Mix all ingredients.
Place the uncovered casserole dish in the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Garnish with your favorite taco toppings, and serve alone, with tortillas or in lettuce boats.

Notes

Here’s the recipe for Homemade Taco Seasoning: 1 Tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cumin, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, ½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp salt and pepper.
Use ½ the taco seasoning for a mild flavor.
You can use a store-bought rotisserie chicken.