Chicken Burrito Casserole
Chicken Burrito Casserole is everything you love about a loaded burrito, baked into a warm, cheesy, scoopable dinner that feeds a crowd.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, cilantro, avocado, salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion 2–3 minutes; add garlic and spices.
- Stir in rice, broth, Rotel, beans, corn, and chicken. Mix well.
- Transfer to baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle cheese over top, and bake uncovered 10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving. Add desired toppings.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice (reduce liquid by half).
- Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly.
Chicken Burrito Casserole is everything you love about a loaded burrito, baked into a warm, cheesy, scoopable dinner that feeds a crowd. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, black beans, corn, and tomatoes simmer together in bold Tex-Mex spices, soaking up flavor as they bake.
Finished with a generous layer of melted cheese, this casserole delivers hearty comfort with minimal effort and no rolling required. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or make-ahead meals when you want something filling and familiar. Each bite is savory, slightly smoky, and endlessly customizable—pile on sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or salsa to make it your own. Best of all, everything bakes in one dish, keeping cleanup easy and stress low. If burritos are your love language but casseroles are your reality, this Chicken Burrito Casserole is the best of both worlds.
