Description
A simple, tasty chicken casserole that feels like a warm burrito in a dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Tortilla chips (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grease a large casserole dish and pour the chicken mixture into it, spreading it evenly.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbling and cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, optionally with crushed tortilla chips on top.
Notes
Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions. Add sour cream, avocado slices, or salsa on top. Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg