Description
A warm and hearty Protein Burrito Casserole with layers of shredded chicken, zesty salsa, and gooey melted cheese, perfect for quick dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well-combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Top with a generous layer of shredded cheese.
- Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy with optional toppings like sour cream, avocado, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. This recipe is flexible; you can swap ingredients based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: burrito casserole, protein, easy dinner, Mexican, family meal