Description
A comforting and easy chicken burrito casserole that combines shredded chicken, rice, and cheese for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread half of the mixture in a greased casserole dish.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on top.
- Layer the remaining mixture on top and finish with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with extra beans and roasted sweet potato cubes. For a creamy texture, mix in sour cream or Greek yogurt before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, burrito casserole, easy recipes, comfort food, weeknight dinner