Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Burrito Casserole that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2–3 cups tortilla chips, lightly crushed, for topping
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Nonstick cooking spray or a little oil, for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish with nonstick spray or a little oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cooked rice, salsa, cumin, and chili powder.
- Stir until everything is evenly coated in the salsa and spices. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Spoon the chicken burrito mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Top the cheese layer with a generous handful of lightly crushed tortilla chips, spreading them evenly for a crunchy topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5–10 minutes to set slightly and make serving easier.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, then scoop into bowls or onto plates and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the spice level by using different salsa or adding jalapeños.
- 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: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg