Chicken Burrito Casserole
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Chicken Burrito Casserole
Description
The casserole mixes cooked, shredded or chopped chicken with instant rice and a sauce made from cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, and taco seasoning. Corn, black beans, and ROTEL tomatoes add vegetable texture and mild heat. This combination is poured into a baking dish, topped with Mexican blend cheese, then baked covered at 350°F to allow the flavors to meld and the rice to cook through.
After an initial covered baking period, the casserole is uncovered and baked further to achieve bubbly edges and melt the cheese topping. This method produces a creamy, flavorful dish with tender chicken and rice throughout, complemented by the savory tomato and spice notes.
The casserole can be served topped with fresh, optional ingredients such as cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, or guacamole, adding variety of taste and texture. It is suitable for casual dinners or potlucks.
Notes specify that 4 cups of chopped chicken, roughly equivalent to 3 chicken breasts or a whole rotisserie chicken, is used to yield the recipe amount.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken cooked and chopped or shredded
- 2 cups instant rice
- 21 ounces cream of chicken soup (2- 10.5 oz cans)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 15.25 ounces corn drained (1 can, canned
- 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed (1 can, canned
- 10 ounces ROTEL (1- 10 oz can)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese
Toppings (optional)
- cilantro chopped
- tortilla chip crushed
- sour cream
- guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Add the cream of chicken soup, sour cream and taco seasoning to a large bowl and mix until combined. Then stir in the broth until smooth.
- Next add the chicken, rice, ROTEL, corn and black beans to the mixture and mix to combine. Pour mixture in a 9x13" baking dish and top with cheese.
- Bake covered for 40 minutes, then uncover and continue to bake 10-15 minutes or until the sides are bubbly and the casserole is cooked through.
- Top with your choice of chopped cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, and sour cream. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use about 4 cups of chopped cooked chicken, approximating 3 chicken breasts or one whole rotisserie chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1247mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 514mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 561IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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