Are you ready to take Taco Tuesday up a notch? Make Taco Tuesday ANY night of the week with this delicious and easy Chicken Taco Casserole.

One of my family’s favorite days of the week is Tuesday. Why? Because we celebrate the 2nd day of the work week like all families should… with Taco Tuesday!

Tacos really cure the work week blues around here, especially since we try to mix things up every now and then. Sometimes we set up a Taco Bar and sometimes we throw away the taco shells altogether and throw it all together in a fabulous casserole.

This mild taco simmer sauce contains vibrant, tangy notes of cilantro and lime paired with saucy tomato and the perfect hint of warmth from three varieties of chilies. I chose to use shredded chicken in this recipe, but the sauce also compliments fish perfectly too.

Looking for a delicious dessert to serve on Taco Tuesday? This Cuban Flan recipe from ConservaMom would be perfect!

When I’m looking for recipes to serve during the week, I definitely look for easy and fast dishes. One way to change up this taco casserole recipe is by using fresh ingredients as well as canned ingredients.

While I do use canned black beans and a tomato and pepper blend, I love to throw in some freshly chopped tomatoes and onions to give the casserole different textures.

While my family tries to eat organic as much as possible, I also like to look for ways to lighten up dishes. One of the best secrets I have for lightening up Taco Tuesday recipes is to use Greek Yogurt in place of sour cream.

There are so many taco casserole recipes that call for cream soups, which we try to avoid also, and the yogurt is a perfect replacement for them too.

While the Mild Taco Simmer Sauce is certainly flavorful, it isn’t overpowering at all. My girls love tacos, but they definitely prefer a milder sauce. They ate up this easy Chicken Taco Casserole when I used the simmer sauce.

In the end I love to cover with fresh romaine lettuce and more chopped tomatoes. It brings amazing colors to the casserole and even more fresh, crisp textures.