Chicken Burrito Casserole: The Best Easy Comfort Food Delight
A savory and satisfying Chicken Burrito Casserole that’s perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 package tortilla chips
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the tortilla chips on the bottom.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture over the chips, and top with half of the cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining chips, chicken mixture, and cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add chopped jalapeños or bell peppers to the chicken mixture.
- This casserole can be customized with your favorite toppings like sour cream or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg