Description
Chicken Burrito Casserole: Hearty, oven-baked goodness that combines shredded chicken, brown rice, black beans, corn, salsa, and melty cheese for a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup salsa (mild or spicy, your choice)
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, rice, beans, corn, salsa, sautéed onion and garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with cilantro or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Adjust heat by choosing mild or spicy salsa.
- This dish is naturally gluten-free if ingredients are gluten-free; check labels on canned beans and salsa if needed.
- Prepare ahead: assemble the casserole, cover, refrigerate, and bake later (adjust bake time if cold).
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions for a bright finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
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