Description
This Chicken Burrito Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish perfect for family dinners or meal prep. It layers tender shredded chicken, rice, black beans, corn, and salsa with cheesy tortillas baked to bubbly perfection. Topped with green onions and optional fresh toppings, it offers a flavorful twist on classic burritos in a comforting casserole form.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Topping & Assembly
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 6 flour tortillas, cut into strips
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Optional toppings: avocado, jalapeños, chopped cilantro, extra sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, corn, salsa, taco seasoning, and sour cream. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated and blended.
- Layer First Half: Spread half of the tortilla strips across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spoon half of the chicken mixture evenly over the tortillas, then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
- Layer Second Half: Repeat the layering process with the remaining tortilla strips, chicken mixture, and finish with the rest of the cheese on top.
- Bake Covered: Cover the casserole loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly before garnishing with chopped green onions and any optional toppings such as avocado, jalapeños, cilantro, or extra sour cream. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time on preparation.
- Substitute rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lighter or gluten-free version.
- This casserole is great for leftovers and can be portioned for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
