Recipe: Chicken Burrito CasseroleDescription: A delicious Tex-Mex casserole featuring layers of seasoned chicken, tortillas, and cheese, baked until bubbly and golden.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 45Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 500 g shredded chicken, 4 pieces tortillas, 200 g cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 0.5 teaspoon saltInstructions: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). In a large skillet, cook 500g of shredded chicken over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and salt to taste. Stir until the chicken is well coated and heated through. In a baking dish, layer 4 tortillas on the bottom, then spread half of the chicken mixture over them. Sprinkle 100g of cheddar cheese on top. Repeat with another layer of tortillas, the remaining chicken, and another 100g of cheddar cheese. Top with the last layer of tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: Tex-Mex, baked, comfort foodThis Chicken Burrito Casserole recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 45 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
Tex-Mex
baked
comfort food

Chicken Burrito Casserole

A delicious Tex-Mex casserole featuring layers of seasoned chicken, tortillas, and cheese, baked until bubbly and golden.

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Chicken Burrito Casserole - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1.1 poundsshredded chicken
4 piecestortillas
0.4 poundscheddar cheese
1 tablespoonchili powder
1 teaspooncumin
0.5 teaspoonssalt
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).

2

In a large skillet, cook 500g of shredded chicken over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and salt to taste. Stir until the chicken is well coated and heated through.

3

In a baking dish, layer 4 tortillas on the bottom, then spread half of the chicken mixture over them. Sprinkle 100g of cheddar cheese on top.

4

Repeat with another layer of tortillas, the remaining chicken, and another 100g of cheddar cheese. Top with the last layer of tortillas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

5

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
634
Calories
27.2g
Fat
38.9g
Carbs
57.6g
Protein
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