Description
Chicken Burrito Casserole is a hearty, flavorful one-dish meal layering shredded chicken, rice, beans, cheese, and tortillas, baked to bubbly perfection for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup cooked rice
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
6-8 small flour tortillas, cut into strips
1/2 cup salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, chopped cilantro, jalapeños
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture in the bottom of the baking dish. Add a layer of tortilla strips, then sprinkle some cheese.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving with optional toppings.
Notes
- Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy version.
- Omit chicken and add extra beans or vegetables for vegetarian option.
- Use pepper jack cheese for spice or mozzarella for milder flavor.
- Substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas for gluten-free option.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Freeze portions for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) or microwave individual servings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6th of casserole)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
