Chicken Burrito Casserole

Craving a hearty, cheesy, and flavor-packed dinner? This Chicken Burrito Casserole has all the best parts of a burrito baked into one easy dish. Layers of creamy, seasoned chicken, melty cheese, refried beans, and crunchy Doritos make this a family favorite that’s impossible to resist.

Quick Weeknight Dinners are a must at our house and everyone loves our ground beef Burrito Bake so we decided to make a chicken version with grilled chicken thighs that we had on hand.

Add our Skillet Mexican Street Corn, Easy Spanish Rice, Pico de Gallo or a Green Salad to this chicken casserole for a complete dinner.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Effortless Weeknight Dinner – Everything bakes together in one dish for a quick and satisfying meal.
• Loaded with Bold Flavors – Creamy, cheesy, and packed with seasoned chicken, this dish delivers a punch of Tex-Mex goodness in every bite.
• A Fun Twist on Classic Burritos – No rolling required! Enjoy all the burrito flavors in a comforting, layered casserole.

Ingredients for Chicken Burrito Bake

• Cooked and shredded chicken– We are using grilled chicken thighs – a rotisserie chicken is also a great option.
• Refrigerated crescent dough
• Refried beans – substitute rinsed and drained black beans if you don’t have refried beans.
• Cheddar cheese
• Monterey Jack cheese or Pepper Jack Cheese
• Cream cheese – low fat cream cheese works just fine in this casserole.
• Sour cream – use Greek yogurt if that is what you have.
• Green Chiles – we are using mild, use hot green chiles or jalapenos if preferred.
• Taco Seasoning – homemade or your favorite package.
• Nacho Cheese Doritos – Optional but it adds a nice crunch to the casserole. Crushed tortilla chips would also be great.
• Cilantro – optional for garnish.
• Salsa, sour cream and black olives for serving

Instructions for Chicken Burrito Casserole

1. Chop or shred the cooked chicken and shred both cheeses.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, green chiles, and taco seasoning. Fold in the diced chicken until well coated.

3. In a 9×13 casserole dish, press the crescent dough into an even layer, pressing the seams together.
4. Spread refried beans over the dough, followed by half of the shredded cheeses.

5. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
6. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top.
7. Crush the Doritos and spread them over the casserole.

8. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
9. Serve with fresh cilantro, salsa, sour cream and black olives.

More Favorite Toppings

• Green Onion tops, sliced
• Diced Tomatoes or pico de gallo
• Guacamole or Avocado slices

Recipe Notes

• Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating: To reheat, cover a baking dish with foil and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
• Variations: If you don’t have refrigerated crescent dough, substitute flour tortillas in a single layer or pizza dough.

More Chicken Casseroles You Will Love

• Mexican Chicken Cornbread – A hearty and flavorful casserole with layers of cornbread, spiced chicken, and gooey cheese.
• Chicken Enchiladas – A classic dish with tender chicken, zesty enchilada sauce, and melty cheese wrapped in soft tortillas.
• Smothered Chicken Burritos –Tortillas packed with flavorful chicken, cheese and black beans, topped with a rich, green chile sauce.
• Want more inspiration? Our Mexican Fiesta Menu is just what you are looking for and you’ll also love this easy Green Spaghetti.

This Chicken Burrito Casserole is one of those meals that will quickly become a staple in your household. It’s easy, cheesy, and downright delicious!

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