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Delicious Chicken Burrito Casserole baked with layers of flavor and toppings

Chicken Burrito Casserole

This Chicken Burrito Casserole is a hearty, easy, and forgiving one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights, featuring leftover chicken, beans, corn, and cheese all baked together into delicious comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken, poached breasts, or leftover roasted chicken work well
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen and thawed, or canned and drained
  • 1 cup salsa mild, medium, or hot based on heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 cups cooked rice white, brown, or a rice blend
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Tortilla chips, crushed optional, for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with oil or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, chili powder, and cooked rice. Stir until everything is evenly combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Spread it out and press gently to compact the layers.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top. Reserve a handful of cheese if you want an extra melty finish after baking.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. If needed, tent the dish loosely with foil if the cheese starts to brown too quickly.
  2. If you like crunch, crush tortilla chips and scatter them on top just before serving.
  3. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before cutting into squares and serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve with lime and sour cream or Greek yogurt. Pairs well with a green salad or coleslaw.

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