Chicken Burrito Casserole: Easy, Flavorful Comfort Food Delight
A comforting and flavorful chicken burrito casserole that is easy to prepare and perfect for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese, cheddar or Mexican blend
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 package tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, and spices.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the tortilla chips, followed by half of the chicken mixture, and half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layering with the remaining tortilla chips, chicken mixture, and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding diced jalapeños.
- Use fresh cilantro as a garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg