Chicken Crunchwrap Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 canpinto beans
- ½ cwater
- 3 ccooked chicken
from one rotisserie chicken
- 1 packettaco seasoning
- 1 bunchgreen onions
divided
- 3 ccheddar cheese
divided
- 3 tbspbutter
divided
- 610” flour tortillas
- ½ cfresh tomato
- 1 csour cream
plus more for serving if desired
- 8tostada shells
- 1 cannacho cheese sauce
- Shredded lettuce
guacamole and taco sauce for serving
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
Add beans and water to a large sauce pan over medium-high heat and lightly mash beans with a fork. Stir in chicken and taco seasoning and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Reserve 3 tablespoons green onions for topping and add remaining green onions to chicken mixture. Stir in 1 cup of cheese and set mixture aside.
- 4
Brush half the butter along bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 5 tortillas along the edges and bottom of the pan, allowing any excess to hang over the sides and overlapping to completely cover the pan. Scatter remaining shredded cheese over tortillas and top with tomatoes. Spread sour cream over tomatoes.
- 5
Arrange tostada shells over the top, allowing them to overlap. Spread nacho cheese sauce evenly over tostada shells; top evenly with chicken mixture. Place remaining tortilla on the center of chicken mixture. Wrap overhanging tortillas around over the top tortilla.
- 6
Brush casserole with remaining butter and press down any loose ends. Place a small sheet pan or another casserole dish on top of casserole.
- 7
Bake casserole in the preheated oven until golden brown, lightly toasted, and heated throughout, about 23 minutes; remove the top pan after 10 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving with desired toppings.
Chicken Crunchwrap Casserole
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About this Recipe
Family-Sized Fun: The Ultimate Chicken Crunchwrap Casserole
Get ready to transform your Taco Tuesday with a dish that brings all the crave-worthy flavors of a crunchwrap to your dinner table! This Chicken Crunchwrap Casserole is an absolute game-changer, combining juicy chicken, savory pinto beans, and gooey Cheddar cheese, all nestled inside a delightfully crunchy tortilla casing. Forget individual wraps – this family-friendly casserole delivers big on taste and convenience, making it perfect for feeding a crowd without the fuss.
What makes our Chicken Crunchwrap Casserole truly special? It takes your favorite fast-food inspiration and elevates it into an easy, cheesy chicken casserole that's ready in just 35 minutes. We start with tender, pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, simplifying your prep and making this an ideal easy weeknight meal. Layers of seasoned chicken, creamy nacho cheese sauce, and a generous sprinkle of sharp Cheddar are built upon soft flour tortillas, with crunchy tostada shells baked right in for that signature crunch.
Serve this crunchy tortilla bake with all your favorite taco toppings like fresh shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cool sour cream, creamy guacamole, and a drizzle of taco sauce. It's a satisfying, flavor-packed dish that promises smiles around the dinner table. Whether you're planning a casual dinner or looking for a fun new chicken recipe, this casserole is sure to become a cherished family favorite!