Chicken Burrito Casserole: The Easy Family Favorite You’ll Love
This Chicken Burrito Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that the whole family will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 burrito-sized flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, and chili powder.
- Layer a few tortillas at the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
- Add a layer of cheese, followed by another layer of tortillas.
- Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced bell peppers or jalapeños to the filling.
- This casserole can be made a day in advance, just cover and refrigerate before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Burrito Casserole, Easy Dinner, Family Recipe