Chicken Burrito Casserole

This Chicken Burrito Casserole combines all the bold, satisfying flavors of your favorite burrito shredded chicken, beans, rice, cheese, and seasoning layered between soft tortillas and baked to bubbling perfection. It’s comforting, customizable, and perfect for family dinners or weekly meal prep.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

10 oz can mild red enchilada sauce (or green) ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium optional) ½ cup sour cream 4 oz can mild green chiles (undrained) 1 oz packet taco seasoning 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced) 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 ½ cups cooked rice (white or brown) 1 cup canned corn 1 red bell pepper, diced (or use diced tomato) 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded (divided) 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (divided) 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas 3 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mix together enchilada sauce, chicken broth, sour cream, green chiles, and taco seasoning until smooth.
Step 3: Add the cooked chicken, black beans, rice, corn, and bell pepper to the sauce mixture. Stir to combine.
Step 4: Layer 2 tortillas on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Step 5: Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas.
Step 6: Sprinkle with ¾ cup cheddar and ¾ cup Monterey Jack cheese.
Step 7: Repeat layers with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and top with remaining cheese.
Step 8: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Step 9: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

Notes

To make ahead, assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake. For a spicier version, use medium or hot enchilada sauce or add diced jalapeños to the filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 479
Fat: 22g
Saturated fat: 10g
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 1116mg
Protein: 32g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 7g