Chicken Burrito Casserole: A Juicy Twist for Family Dinners
A delicious chicken burrito casserole that combines all your favorite burrito ingredients in a hearty, family-friendly dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup rice, cooked
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, rice, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, chili powder, and half of the cheese.
- Spoon the mixture into a greased casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining cheese and gently dollop sour cream over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add jalapeños or peppers to the mixture.
- Serve with avocado slices or guacamole on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Burrito Casserole