Easy Turkey Taco Casserole Recipe (Ready in 30 minutes)

Looking for a quick, family-friendly turkey taco casserole recipe that makes weeknight dinners easier? This cheesy, flavorful taco bake with ground turkey is a total lifesaver on busy nights! Made with Foster Farms Organic Ground Turkey, it’s a healthy twist on classic taco night—and it’s quickly become one of our family’s favorite weeknight dinners.

Why We Love This Turkey Taco Casserole

When back-to-school season hits, my schedule goes into overdrive. Suddenly, there is ZERO time left to do anything! Between work, homework, and after-school activities, dinner time started feeling impossible. There’s literally time for homework, a quick meal, and a bath – that’s it. It’s tough to get nutritious dinner recipes on the table during the week when you’ve been gone all day, but that is soon going to change.

That’s when I created this easy turkey taco casserole—a warm, hearty dish that’s ready in about 30 minutes and full of taco flavor everyone loves. If your family enjoys taco night, this ground turkey taco bake will be an instant hit. It’s the perfect combination of crispy tortilla chips, melted cheese, and seasoned turkey—all baked together in one dish.

Try this tasty ground turkey casserole taco bake

With a packed schedule, it can be challenging to get a good quality meal on the table for my family – especially when you’re pressed for time! When we get home late, I simply do not have the time to prepare an elaborate meal. Thank goodness for a quick and easy ground turkey taco casserole, this delicious and health-conscious turkey taco casserole bake made with Foster Farms Organic Ground Turkey has become a new family favorite! If your family loves tacos, you’ve got to try this recipe at home. 

What you’ll love about this recipe

• ✅ Quick & easy – ready in just 30 minutes

• ✅ Uses lean, organic ground turkey for a healthier option

• ✅ Kid-approved flavor and texture

• ✅ Perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights

• ✅ Minimal cleanup (just one pan + one casserole dish!)

Easy Turkey Taco Casserole Recipe

Let’s get started with this easy layered taco bake recipe! It should take you about 30 minutes from start to finish, and it will be done as soon as you take it out of the oven.

Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, warm your oil over medium heat and sauté garlic and onion for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the Ground Turkey and cook until browned. Add a splash of water to the meat and mix in the two taco seasoning packets thoroughly.

In a casserole dish, evenly layer your corn tortilla chips on the bottom, then add the ground turkey. Pour the jar of salsa over the meat, spreading it out as evenly as possible. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

While you wait for your turkey Mexican casserole to cook, prep the remaining topping ingredients and set aside. Remove the turkey taco casserole from the oven and top with lettuce, tomatoes, and green onion. At this point, you can let the casserole cool for a few minutes, or go ahead and dive right in! Serve with all of your favorite taco condiments.

Tips for the Best Taco Casserole

• You can crush the chips slightly for even layering and crunch.

• Try swapping cheddar for pepper jack or Monterey Jack for extra flavor.

• Add black beans or corn to the turkey mixture for more texture and nutrients.

• Love a little heat? Mix a little hot sauce or diced jalapeños into your salsa before baking.

This easy turkey taco casserole is definitely going to become a staple in our household. It doesn’t take much time to make, and my whole family loves it! I am a fan of Foster Farms Organic Ground Turkey, it’s a lean, low-calorie source of protein with no antibiotics, no GMOs, and no added hormones or steroids. It’s organic, free-range, and locally raised here in California, and a much healthier alternative to ground beef. 

Make Weeknights Easy with This Taco Casserole Recipe

This easy taco casserole with chips is a really quick and easy recipe to get dinner on the table, stat! Between work, kids, and everything in between, simple dinners are a must. This easy turkey taco casserole recipe checks all the boxes: quick, hearty, healthy, and absolutely delicious.

This layered taco bake has officially earned a spot in our weekly dinner rotation—three cheers for time-saving taco nights!

Visit Foster Farms online for more information about their Organic Ground Turkey, available at most grocers along the west coast.

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This ground turkey casserole recipe post is sponsored by Foster Farms, opinions are those of Honey + Lime