Description
Mexican Chicken Burrito Casserole delivers comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Layers of tortillas, spicy chicken, and melted cheese create a hearty meal perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
Carbohydrates:
- 8 large flour or corn tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
Flavor and Seasoning:
- 2 cups salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred 2 cups of cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Drain and rinse 1 can of black beans and 1 can of corn thoroughly.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of cumin and chili powder over your shredded chicken, mixing to distribute the spices evenly.
- Arrange 4 large tortillas across the bottom of your greased dish, slightly overlapping to create a complete base layer.
- Spread 1 cup of salsa over the tortillas, then distribute half of your seasoned chicken, black beans, and corn across the surface.
- Scatter 1 cup of shredded cheese over the first layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Layer another 4 tortillas on top of the cheese, followed by the remaining chicken, beans, and corn mixture.
- Pour the remaining 1 cup of salsa over the top layer, then sprinkle the final 1 cup of cheese across the entire casserole.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese turns golden and starts bubbling.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven. Garnish with ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Always use freshly shredded chicken for the best flavor and texture in your burrito casserole.
- Drain beans and corn completely to prevent excess moisture that could make the casserole soggy.
- Consider using corn tortillas for a gluten-free version or swap flour tortillas for a crispier base.
- Add a dash of cumin or chili powder to boost the Mexican-inspired seasoning and give your casserole more depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 336 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg