Description
A comforting chicken burrito casserole filled with layers of chicken, rice, beans, and spices, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, rice, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
This casserole is great for meal prep! You can assemble it a day ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake. Garnish with fresh cilantro or avocado slices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, burrito casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, family meal