Chicken Burrito Casserole: Easy Comfort Food for Busy Nights
A delicious and easy recipe for Chicken Burrito Casserole, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup rice, cooked
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, rice, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, and chili powder.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings such as avocado or sour cream.
- This casserole is great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Burrito Casserole, easy casserole, comfort food