Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
This Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole is a simple and delicious dish that brings a juicy twist to traditional comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, rice, half of the cheese, cumin, and chili powder.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and pour in the mixture, stirring until heated through.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, or cilantro.
- This dish can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy chicken burrito casserole, comfort food