Description
A vibrant and comforting burrito bake filled with chicken, black beans, corn, and cheese, topped with fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Chicken, cooked (Use leftovers or rotisserie chicken.)
- 1 can Black beans (Drained and rinsed.)
- 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro (For garnish.)
- 1 cup Corn, fresh or frozen (No need to thaw if frozen.)
- 1 cup Salsa (Choose mild or spicy based on preference.)
- 2 cups Rice, cooked (Best if cooked in advance.)
- 1 cup Cheese (Use Monterey Jack or mild cheddar for best melt.)
Spices
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- to taste Salt and pepper (Add salt while mixing ingredients.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, cooked rice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheese on top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Serving
- Serve warm, optionally with avocado slices or a dollop of plain yogurt.
Notes
Flexible recipe: Serve with warm tortillas, or add a green salad with lime vinaigrette. For leftovers, cool the pan, cover, and refrigerate for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Mexican