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Chicken Burrito Casserole

The Chicken Burrito Casserole is everything you love about a warm and hearty burrito, bundled into one bubbling, cheesy dish. Layers of juicy shredded chicken, tortillas, black beans, corn, salsa, and golden cheese make for a Tex-Mex-inspired meal that's easy, versatile, and always satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Cook for another minute to toast the spices.
  • Add the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and salsa. Stir until everything is combined and heated through. Remove from heat.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the sour cream and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Set aside.
  • Slice your tortillas in half if needed to fit the baking dish.
  • Layer the bottom of the dish with tortillas, slightly overlapping. Spoon half of the chicken mixture on top, then dollop and spread half of the sour cream cheese mixture.
  • Repeat with another layer of tortillas, chicken mixture, and sour cream mixture.
  • Top with a final layer of tortillas and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  • Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSodium: 755mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
Keyword chicken burrito casserole, chicken casserole, easy weeknight dinner, freezer meal, Tex-Mex, Mexican
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