Description
A hearty, protein-packed burrito casserole perfect for family dinners or entertaining, featuring chicken, brown rice, and black beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to create the perfect environment for a golden, melty top.
- Mix in a large bowl the shredded chicken, brown rice, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top generously with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until everything is heated through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
You can prepare this casserole a day in advance and refrigerate before baking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg