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Chicken Burrito Casserole

Chicken burrito casserole is a weeknight burrito bake layered with rice, shredded seasoned chicken, black beans, and a thick blanket of melted Mexican cheese. It bakes until bubbling and develops golden crispy edges for a hearty Mexican chicken casserole.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken burrito casserole
  • 2 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes, drained
  • 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
  • 1 sour cream for serving
  • 1 cilantro for serving
  • 1 jalapeños for serving

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and assemble
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish so the casserole releases easily after baking.
  2. Combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, Rotel, enchilada sauce, corn, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder in a large bowl and mix well until evenly coated.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly in a single layer for consistent baking.
  4. Top generously with the shredded Mexican cheese blend so it forms a thick, melty layer over the casserole.
Bake and serve
  1. Bake uncovered at 375°F for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.
  2. Let the casserole rest briefly, then serve topped with sour cream, fresh cilantro, and sliced jalapeños.

Notes

Pro tip: Use pre-cooked, well-seasoned chicken (rotisserie works) so the casserole tastes fully seasoned without extra steps. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days in a sealed container; freeze up to 2 months for best texture. To make it lighter, swap half the Mexican cheese blend for reduced-fat cheese while keeping the same bake time.