Description
This Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Layers of tender chicken, beans, corn, and rice, seasoned with zesty spices and creamy cheese, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels, frozen or canned and drained
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 6–8 flour tortillas (soft taco size)
- Chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, rice, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in sour cream and 1 cup of cheese.
- Layer and bake: Tear tortillas into pieces and layer the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon half of the chicken mixture on top, then repeat with another layer of tortillas and remaining chicken mixture. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with cilantro or jalapeños if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Add sautéed onions or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
