Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Burrito Casserole that combines all the flavors of a classic burrito in a comforting baked dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 4 large tortillas, cut into strips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, cooked rice, cumin, and chili powder.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer half of the tortilla strips on the bottom.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
- Sprinkle with half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite burrito toppings like sour cream or guacamole.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Burrito Casserole, Mexican casserole, easy dinner recipe