Description
A quick and filling Protein Burrito Casserole packed with chicken and beans, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the shredded chicken, cooked rice, black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and cheese in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it evenly. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken before cooking. Feel free to swap out vegetables based on what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg