🌯 Chicken Burrito Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Food Delight!
If you’re craving something hearty, cheesy, and packed with bold Mexican flavors, look no further than this Chicken Burrito Casserole! It’s got everything you love about a burrito—tender chicken, gooey cheese, zesty salsa, and warm tortillas—all layered into one crowd-pleasing casserole. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or simply treating yourself to a delicious home-cooked meal!
đź›’ Ingredients:
– 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
– 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup frozen corn (or canned, drained)
– 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
– 1 cup salsa (your desired heat level)
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (divided)
– 1/2 cup sour cream (plus extra for topping, optional)
– 6–8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
– Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, lime wedges
🧑‍🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies (undrained), salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.
3. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Cut tortillas in half. Layer the bottom of the baking dish with a few of the halved tortillas, covering the base completely (overlapping slightly is okay).
5. Spoon 1/3 of the chicken mixture over the tortillas and spread evenly.
6. Repeat the layering: tortillas → chicken mixture → tortillas, until all the filling is used up (usually 2 more layers), finishing with a final layer of tortillas on top.
7. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese evenly over the top layer.
8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
9. Remove foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
10. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
🥑 Serve with dollops of sour cream, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, fresh lime wedges, or some creamy guacamole on the side.
Why You’ll Love It:
âś… One-pan meal
âś… Great for make-ahead and leftovers
✅ Easily customizable—add rice, swap beans, or go spicier!
âś… Family- and freezer-friendly
This Chicken Burrito Casserole is a guaranteed winner on busy weeknights or any time you need something soul-satisfying. Make it tonight and watch it disappear in minutes! 🌟
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