Chipotle Lime Swirl Chicken Burrito Casserole

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Chipotle Lime Swirl Chicken Burrito Casserole 1767832961.1961172

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Chipotle Lime Swirl Chicken Burrito Casserole 1767832961.1961172

Optional (plan-ahead): If you’re shopping for the week, I put this into a 4-Week Meal Plan + Grocery Lists so dinner’s already decided before your day gets busy.

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  • Author: Jade Monroe
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: General
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Description

This Chipotle Lime Swirl Chicken Burrito Casserole delivers the bold flavors of a burrito in a bubbly, baked casserole. It’s a perfect weeknight meal or potluck dish, offering a satisfying and flavorful experience.

Ingredients

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  • 500g chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt (plus 0.25 tsp)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 150g onion, chopped
  • 120g red bell pepper, diced
  • 240ml black beans, drained
  • 240ml frozen corn, thawed
  • 8 small (20cm) flour tortillas, strips
  • 170g cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 240ml Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 30g unsalted butter
  • 16g all-purpose flour
  • 360ml whole milk
  • 120ml heavy cream
  • 30ml chipotle puree
  • 15ml lime juice
  • 5g lime zest
  • 8g pepitas, toasted
  • 8g cilantro, chopped

Optional (plan-ahead): If you’re shopping for the week, I put this into a 4-Week Meal Plan + Grocery Lists so dinner’s already decided before your day gets busy.

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Season diced chicken with cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Cook Chicken: Sauté seasoned chicken in 1 tbsp olive oil until cooked through.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Cook chopped onion and bell pepper until softened.
  4. Combine Filling: Mix chicken, vegetables, beans, corn, and half the cheese.
  5. Make Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and cream until thickened.
  6. Flavor Sauce: Stir in chipotle puree, lime juice, zest, and salt.
  7. Assemble Casserole: Layer sauce, tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese in a dish. Repeat layers.
  8. Bake Casserole: Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
  9. Rest & Garnish: Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with pepitas and cilantro.

Notes

Warming tortillas briefly helps them absorb sauce. Don’t overbake to prevent dryness.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg

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