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Healthy Chicken Burrito Casserole

A cozy, delicious casserole layered with tender chicken, black beans, corn, and cheese, perfect for autumn family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken Use leftover roasted chicken or poach breasts.
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz) Ensure they're low-sodium for a healthier option.
  • 1.5 cups mild salsa Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Assembly Ingredients

  • 6 small whole-grain tortillas Can substitute with gluten-free tortillas.
  • 1.5 cups reduced-fat shredded cheese Or use a dairy-free alternative.
  • 0.25 cups chopped fresh cilantro Optional for garnish.
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced For garnish.
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges For serving.

Cooking Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and red bell pepper; cook until softened, 5–7 minutes. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.

Assembly

  • Add shredded chicken, corn, black beans, salsa, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook 3–4 minutes until warmed through and fragrant. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Place two tortillas in the bottom of the prepared dish, overlapping slightly. Spoon one-third of the chicken mixture over them and sprinkle with one-third of the cheese. Repeat two more layers, finishing with cheese on top.

Cooking

  • Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10–12 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.

Serving

  • Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes so it sets and slices cleanly. Sprinkle cilantro and green onions on top, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

You can assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate. Make sure to add 10–15 extra minutes to the covered bake time if baking cold. To prevent a soggy bottom, warm the salsa before adding and avoid overfilling with excess liquid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6g
Keyword Burrito Casserole, chicken casserole, comfort food, fall recipe, Healthy Dinner
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