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Easy One-Pan Chicken Burrito Bake Casserole

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Create a hearty, family-friendly Chicken Burrito Bake using simple ingredients. This one-pan casserole delivers all the cheesy, bold flavors of your favorite burritos in a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 8 small flour tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chilies, cream of chicken soup, water or broth, taco seasoning, and cumin to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
  4. Cook the mixture for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cooked rice and half (1 cup) of the shredded cheese until just combined.
  6. Spread half of the tortilla pieces evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  7. Spoon half of the chicken and rice mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle with half of the remaining cheese (about 1/2 cup).
  8. Repeat the layers: remaining tortilla pieces, remaining chicken mixture, and the final layer of cheese.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the burrito bake stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite toppings like salsa or sour cream.

Notes

  • This recipe works well for freezer-friendly meal prep. Assemble the casserole completely, cover tightly, and freeze before baking. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed, adding 10-15 minutes to the bake time.
  • You can substitute ground beef for the chicken. Brown 1 pound of ground beef with the onion, drain any excess fat, and proceed with the recipe.
  • For a richer flavor, use 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese mixed with the Monterey Jack cheese.

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