Description
Chicken Burrito Casserole layers bold flavors into an easy comfort dish. Cheesy goodness makes it a weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans
- 1 cup frozen corn
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sliced avocado
- Salsa
- Sliced jalapenos
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 2 cups cooked rice, 1 can black beans, 1 can diced tomatoes, and 1 cup corn in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold 1 cup sour cream into the mixture. Add 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly across the surface to create a uniform layer.
- Sprinkle 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese over the entire casserole. Scatter 1 cup crushed tortilla chips across the top for added texture.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated 375°F oven. Bake uncovered for 22-25 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with ¼ cup chopped cilantro and serve with optional toppings like sliced avocado and fresh lime wedges.
Notes
- Swap out rice for cauliflower rice to make this a lower-carb option that still delivers fantastic flavor.
- When shredding chicken, warm chicken slightly to make pulling apart easier and faster.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a super quick version that saves serious cooking time.
- Test cheese doneness by looking for golden bubbling edges and a fully melted center, which signals the casserole is perfectly ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg