Chicken Burrito Casserole
A warm, comforting dish combining seasoned chicken, beans, and cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken Can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 packet taco seasoning Adjust according to spice preference.
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed Use gluten-free chips if necessary.
- 2 cups shredded cheese (like cheddar or Monterey Jack) Different cheeses can be experimented with.
Optional Toppings
- diced tomatoes For garnish.
- green onions For garnish.
- cilantro For garnish.
- sour cream For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and salsa. Mix until well combined.
- In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the crushed tortilla chips at the bottom.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture on top of the tortilla layer.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the chicken mixture.
- Repeat the layers, starting with the remaining tortilla chips, followed by the chicken mixture and ending with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Casserole can be prepared a day in advance.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g
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