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Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole

Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole

A quick, healthy, and flavorful chicken burrito casserole perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Seasoning:
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
Vegetables & Beans:
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper (any color) chopped
  • 15 oz black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz corn drained
Sauce & Cheese:
  • 10 oz enchilada sauce
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chiles (like Rotel) undrained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
Tortillas:
  • 6-8 flour tortillas (6-8 inches diameter)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
    1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and taco seasoning. Cook until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 1 packet taco seasoning, 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  3. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
    1 medium onion, 1 bell pepper (any color)
  4. Stir in the black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, and diced tomatoes and green chiles. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
    15 oz black beans, 15 oz corn, 10 oz enchilada sauce, 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chiles (like Rotel)
  5. Cut the tortillas into quarters. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture. Layer with tortilla pieces, followed by more chicken mixture, and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a generous layer of cheese on top.
    6-8 flour tortillas (6-8 inches diameter), 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let the Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa. Enjoy!

Notes

Garnish with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.