Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole
A quick and delicious Easy Chicken Burrito Casserole perfect for a busy weeknight dinner using leftover ingredients.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking dish
- Cooking Spray
Ingredients
Casserole Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 2 cups salsa medium hot chunky style
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 pieces flour tortillas 6" - 8" sizes
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking dish or casserole dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread all of the tortillas with the refried beans and cut in half. Using 8 halves, line the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Take half of the chopped chicken and evenly layer it over the tortillas.
- Mix the cooked rice with ½ of the salsa and spread it over the chicken.
- Add another layer of tortillas, then the rest of the chicken.
- For the last layer, add the rest of the salsa and the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Place in the oven for about 30 minutes until the cheese has browned.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Top with your favorite burrito toppings like sour cream, black olives, guacamole, green onions, jalapenos, etc.
Notes
This casserole is a great way to use leftover ingredients like rice and chicken, making it perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 17gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 715mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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