Chicken Burrito Casserole: Easy Comfort Food for Busy Nights
A delicious chicken burrito casserole that combines all the fantastic flavors of a burrito in an easy-to-make dish, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 6 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, rice, half of the cheese, chili powder, and cumin.
- Spread a thin layer of the mixture in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer three tortillas over the mixture, then add another layer of the filling.
- Top with the remaining tortillas and spread with the rest of the filling.
- Finish with the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add other favorite ingredients such as jalapeños or bell peppers.
- For a spicier version, use spicy salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Burrito Casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight meals