Description
Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for busy families. This one-dish meal layers tender chicken, zesty spices, black beans, corn, and gooey cheese, capturing all the delightful flavors of a burrito in a cozy casserole format. With minimal prep and cook time, you can customize it to suit your family’s tastes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is sure to become a go-to favorite!
Ingredients
– Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– Canned black beans
– Canned corn
– Taco seasoning
– Sour cream
– Salsa
– Shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. Cook diced chicken in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil until no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes).
3. In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken with black beans, corn, taco seasoning, sour cream, and salsa.
4. Layer half the mixture in the baking dish, add half the cheese, then repeat with remaining ingredients.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
6. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in taco seasoning overnight before cooking. Feel free to customize by adding veggies or adjusting spice levels.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 28g