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Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole


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  • Author: James Carter
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A hearty layered casserole with seasoned chicken, beans, rice, and cheese that captures all your favorite burrito flavors in one convenient dish.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
  • 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salsa

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2. Season chicken and cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through, then shred.
  3. 3. Sauté onion and garlic, then mix with shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and broth.
  4. 4. Combine beans and green chiles in a bowl.
  5. 5. Mix cooked rice with 1/2 cup enchilada sauce.
  6. 6. Layer 4 tortillas in bottom of baking dish.
  7. 7. Layer rice mixture, then bean mixture, then chicken mixture.
  8. 8. Sprinkle 1 cup cheese, then add remaining tortillas.
  9. 9. Mix remaining enchilada sauce, sour cream, and salsa; pour over top.
  10. 10. Top with remaining cheese and bake covered 25 minutes.
  11. 11. Remove foil and bake 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
  12. 12. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead. Freeze for up to 3 months. Customize with your favorite toppings.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 485
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 32g